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Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index

Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index

Update: 2025-10-17
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In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman from Black Dirt Communications speaks with Dr. Robert Fourdraine, the Assistant Director of Product Development for DRMS. They discuss the new Fresh Cow Index (FCI) and why it’s so important. Dr. Fourdraine explains what makes FCI different from other transition cow KPIs and shares herd scenarios that stand out since FCI was released. The Fresh Cow Index from DRMS could shape transition cow management in the future.

For more information on the Fresh Cow Index, you can go to https://www.drms.org/HerdHQ/What-Is-HerdHQ.

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Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index

Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index

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