Pinedo Lab - Dairy Systems

Our Lab focuses on improving the health and well-being of dairy cattle.

We are interested in analyzing the interrelationship among cattle health, reproduction, and performance, both from the individual and the population perspective, considering the effect of multiple management systems. We utilize a number of innovative technologies to help improve fertility, monitor animal health, and help catch disease early which can help prevent or reduce losses related to illness.

Among the tools used in our researches are: epidemiological analysis of dairy diseases, genomic selection which can be used to improve fertility, and precision dairy technologies which can help to improve dairy management.

Our Research Focus

The Pinedo Lab works on integrative research linking animal health, reproduction, genetics, and precision technology within real-world dairy production systems. Our projects span from epidemiological surveillance of disease and fertility, intervention trials around calving and early lactation, and application of sensor and data analytics to improve management and early detection, to genetic and genomic tools aimed at selecting for improved fertility and health in dairy cattle.

Our work is grounded in commercial dairy environments including organic and conventional systems, so our findings can have direct and practical relevance for producers. Ultimately, our goal is to enhance dairy cow welfare, improve herd sustainability, and contribute to a more efficient, ethical, and resilient dairy industry.

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Contact Information

mailing address

Colorado State University
Animal Sciences Building
Room: 258

phone

(970) 491-8300

e-mail Pablo.Pinedo@colostate.edu