Pinedo - Dairy Systems Lab

Led by Dr. Pablo Pinedo, our lab works to improve the health and well-being of dairy cattle. We study the interrelationships among cattle health, reproduction, and performance — at both the individual-animal and whole-herd levels — to help producers keep their animals healthy and productive. Using innovative tools such as epidemiological analysis, genomic selection, and precision monitoring technologies, our research aims to improve fertility, track animal health, and catch disease early, before it affects the welfare and efficiency of the herd. Our work also contributes to the multistate Dairy Cattle Reproduction and Genomics initiative, applying advanced genomic tools to improve fertility across the dairy industry.

Dairy Cattle Health, Reproduction, and Performance

Our research examines how the health, reproduction, and performance of dairy cattle are connected, drawing on epidemiological analysis, genomic tools, and precision livestock technologies. Projects range from improving fertility and monitoring animal health to early disease detection and the study of metabolic disorders, transition-cow management, and welfare in both conventional and organic dairy systems. By combining individual-animal and population-level perspectives, we develop practical strategies that help dairy producers improve efficiency, animal welfare, and profitability.

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Advancing Dairy Fertility Through Genomics

As part of a USDA-NIFA–funded multistate effort on Dairy Cattle Reproduction and Genomics, our lab helps apply advanced genomic technologies to one of the dairy industry's most pressing challenges: declining fertility. This collaborative work brings together researchers across institutions to improve the understanding — and the reproductive efficiency — of dairy animals nationwide.

Publications

Learn more about how the Pinedo Lab is advancing dairy cattle health, reproduction, and welfare to help producers build more efficient and sustainable dairy systems.

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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