Jillian Bohlen

  • The Value of a Resynch

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    Dr. Jillian Bohlen, Associate Professor and Dairy Extension Specialist | 706-542-9108 | jfain@uga.edu Resynchronizing cattle is an effective way to shorten the breeding interval and reduce days open. However, resynch programs remain one of the least evaluated components of reproductive management. They are often understudied in the literature and lack the precision achieved with presynchronization…

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  • Venn diagram showing the foundations of effective employee management. The three circles representing trust, training and feedback

    Dr. Jillian Bohlen, Associate Professor and Dairy Extension Specialist 706-542-9108 / jfain@uga.edu Every business faces what are often called “hidden threats.” In production agriculture, those threats might be dangerous situations or unnoticed vulnerabilities. While such risks can take many forms, some of the most damaging are the ones that come from within the workforce itself.…

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  • 2025 Commercial Dairy Heifer Project

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    Dr. Jillian Bohlen, Associate Professor (706-542-9108 / jfain@uga.edu) Each year, the Commercial Dairy Heifer Project brings together a diverse group of young people with a common interest, the dairy heifer.  During their time in the project, these youth grow, develop, and learn not just about their heifer but also about the industry and themselves.  This project would…

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  • Youth & Dairy Dawg Updates

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    Jillian Bohlen, Ph.D. – Associate Professor & Dairy Extension Specialist (jfain@uga.edu) State 4-H Youth Events There is nothing that provides promise of the future more than our young people.  Between 4-H youth events and collegiate activities, the commitment of so many to the dairy industry’s present and future is inspiring.  Please enjoy reading more on how these…

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