Reproduction in seasonal dairy systems

Lorna McNaughton, a scientist at LIC in Hamilton, New Zealand, will present a Special CGIL Seminar on Thursday, July 19th at 11:00 am in Room 141 of the Animal Nutrition Building. 

Dr. Lorna McNaughton is a scientist at LIC in Hamilton, New Zealand.  Located in Hamilton, New Zealand, LIC is a dairy farmer-owned co-operative which empowers livestock farmers through the delivery of superior genetics and technology. Lorna started her career with a Ph.D. examining the reproductive performance of Holstein Friesians of New Zealand or Overseas genetic origin at DairyNZ. During her time at LIC she has worked on a range of projects from a large QTL discovery trial in the 2000s through to research into heifer growth, automated oestrus detection and once-a-day milking.   She particularly enjoys applied research and is currently working on a project measuring pasture from satellites.  Lorna and her husband own a herd of cows and she is the chief calf rearer and relief milker.