Dr. Marcia Endres: Precision Dairy Advances | Ep. 146

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Marcia Endres from the University of Minnesota shares how precision tech is reshaping daily life on dairy farms. From robotic milking systems to computer vision and welfare-monitoring sensors, she shares practical insights into how data-driven tools are shaping herd management, animal comfort, and productivity. Understand the real-world challenges and opportunities of tech adoption on dairies. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We can collect digital information on cows living in a group, and still monitor each one individually using precision tools."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marcia Endres earned her Ph.D. in Animal Science with a dairy emphasis from the University of Minnesota, where she now serves as Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist. Her work centers on improving dairy cattle welfare, health, and performance through advanced housing systems and precision technologies. With a focus on robotics, behavioral sensors, and animal management, her research supports innovation on U.S. dairy farms.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (05:58) Robotic milking systems
• (08:23) Computer vision insights
• (11:22) Sensor data adoption
• (19:29) AI in animal welfare
• (27:57) Teaching dairy tech
• (36:30) Final three questions

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