25th Annual Conference on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 9 AM in Wooster, Ohio
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25th ANNUAL NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE
Fertile Foundation: Update on breeding management
Dr. Paul Fricke
Professor of Dairy Science and Extension Specialist in Dairy Cattle Reproduction
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Fisher Auditorium/Shisler Center
OSU, Wooster Campus 680 Madison Ave. Wooster, Ohio 44691 (map)Updated Schedule as of 1/1/25
9:00-9:55 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, Visit with Exhibitors
9:55-10:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks - Shaun Wellert, D.V.M./KVVMA Co-President
10:00-10:45 AM Featured Speaker - Dr. Paul Fricke; Evolution of fertility programs for lactating dairy cows
10:45-11:15 AM Break and Visit with Exhibitors
11:15-12:00 PM Featured Speaker -Dr. Paul Fricke; Management barriers to high fertility (mastitis, heat stress and high fertility cycle)
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch and Visit with Exhibitors
1:30-2:15 PM Speaker - Featured Speaker - Dr. Paul Fricke; Optimizing heifer growth and use of sexed semen in dairy herds
2:15-2:45 PM Break and Visit with Exhibitors
2:45-3:15 PM John Yost; Beef-on-Dairy
3:15 PM Door Prizes (must be present to win)
Adjourn
Reminder - reservations for lunch are due by Friday, February 14th.
About the Trade Show
In past years, the trade show featured booths and presentations by more than 80 exhibitors and we expect similar numbers this year. The conference was attended by over 250 dairy producers, specialists, and service providers.
About the Speaker
Dr. Paul Fricke
Professor of Dairy Science and Extension Specialist in Dairy Cattle Reproduction
Dr. Paul Fricke grew up on his family’s row crop and dairy farm in Papillion, Nebraska, which continues to operate today. He completed his B.S. in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1988, followed by an M.S. in 1992 and a Ph.D. in 1996 in Reproductive Physiology from North Dakota State University. Dr. Fricke began his career as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a Full Professor in the Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, where his work is divided between a 70% Extension appointment and 30% research focused on dairy cattle reproduction.
Dr. Fricke’s research explores reproductive challenges in modern dairy cattle and has led to over 97 peer-reviewed publications and significant grant funding. An accomplished speaker and educator, he has delivered talks at numerous conferences across the U.S. and internationally in 27 countries. His extension program aims to enhance dairy cattle reproductive efficiency through practical management strategies. Dr. Fricke has received multiple awards for his contributions, including the DeLaval Dairy Extension Award and the Midwest Section ASAS/ADSA Outstanding Young Extension Specialist Award.