Christopher Burke
Qualifications
- PhD, 2003, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
- MSc (Hon 1), 1995, University of Waikato, NZ.
- BAgrSc, 1987, Lincoln University, NZ.
Areas of interest
- Reproductive physiology in cattle
- Herd and national dairy cow fertility
- Modelling and economics of dairy cow fertility
- Nutritional influences of cattle fertility
- Developing and extending resources for improved on-farm reproductive performance.
Key accomplishments
- Industry: Focusing farming/advisory community on the key measures of reproductive success and underlying principles for achievement. Required a paradigm shift from focus on empty rate to six week in-calf rate. Numerous roadshow presentations, industry articles and technical contribution to industry level performance benchmarks and monitoring systems. Senior author of the InCalf Book for New Zealand dairy farmers.
- Science: Important contributions to two FRST bids which have been successful to concept approved stage.
- Awards: The Distinguished Service Award for The NZ Dairy Industry, 2007, DairyNZ, Hamilton; Nominee for the OARDC Krauss Dissertation Award, 2004, and L.E. Kunkle, Outstanding Graduate Student 2003, Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University; Young Members Award, 1995, New Zealand Society of Animal Production.
Career output summary
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Refereed papers/reviews/book chapters: |
27 |
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Conference proceedings/abstracts: |
70 |
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Other: |
33 |
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Total |
130 |
Other roles
- Ad hoc reviewer for Animal Reproduction Science, Theriogenology, Journal of Dairy Science, New Zealand Veterinary Journal.
- Local Organising Committee member (2004-2006) for 7th International Symposium for Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants held 13-17 August 2006, Te Papa, Wellington.
- New Zealand Society of Animal Production (NZSAP): management committee; secretary 2003-05, vice-president 2005-06, president 2006-07, past-president 2007-08, 2008 conference committee member.
