We invite you to watch the webinar: “HOW CAN REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DAIRY COWS BE OPTIMIZED IN THE ERA OF AUTOMATED ACTIVITY MONITORING?”
In this webinar, the speaker discusses:
- What does estrus expression during the voluntary waiting period tell us, and how can this information be used?
- Why is estrus intensity important, and how significant is its impact?
- How can automated activity monitoring systems improve reproductive performance?
Dr. Stefan Borchardt explores the potential for improving reproductive performance on dairy farms and explains how modern technologies can support this process. Drawing on extensive scientific research, he advocates for targeted reproductive management strategies that not only improve reproductive outcomes but also help reduce production costs.
Effective reproductive management is the key to the economic success of a dairy operation.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Stefan Borchardt grew up in Brandenburg, Germany, where his father worked as a practicing veterinarian for more than 40 years. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Free University of Berlin and later completed his doctoral studies (Dr. med. vet.) at the university’s Clinic for Ruminants and Swine.
Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Borchardt spent two and a half years in private veterinary practice in northern Germany, specializing in farm animal health. He then served for two years as Chief Veterinarian on a large dairy farm in Eastern Europe.
Since 2014, Dr. Borchardt has been a research scientist at the Clinic for Animal Reproduction at the Free University of Berlin. In this role, he teaches both fundamental and applied aspects of reproductive biology while continuing to provide clinical services. His research focuses on the biological mechanisms underlying reproductive function in dairy cows, with the goal of improving herd fertility by translating scientific findings into practical herd management strategies and evaluating innovative reproductive technologies. A particular emphasis of his work is the application of automated activity monitoring systems to enhance reproductive management.