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The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ronaldo Cerri: Embryonic Losses in Dairy Herds - Part 2 | Ep. 31

the dairy health blackbelt podcast Jan 14, 2026

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ronaldo Cerri from the University of British Columbia joins us again to continue our conversation on dairy cow reproduction. He shares insights into understanding and reducing embryonic and fetal losses in dairy herds, explaining how better nutrition, management, and genetics work together to support healthier pregnancies and more efficient reproduction. Learn how small, consistent improvements can make a big difference in herd fertility. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Embryonic loss factors
  • Nutritional strategies
  • Herd demographics
  • Reproductive technologies

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Ronaldo Luis Aoki Cerri is a Professor of Animal Reproduction at the University of British Columbia, where he leads research in the Applied Biology Program. He earned his DVM in Brazil and completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Animal Biology at the University of California, Davis, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florida. His work focuses on improving reproductive efficiency in dairy and beef cattle by linking health, inflammation, and fertility. 

 

Learn more from Dr. Ronaldo Cerri on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn


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