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Dr. Charlotte Martin Joins AI Services & Eurogene as Group Veterinary Officer <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dairy genetics move very, very quickly. That was one of the reasons why Dr Charlotte Martin was attracted to the post of Group Veterinary Officer for Ai Services & Eurogene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping into the role this autumn Charlotte, herself a pedigree Limousin breeder, is revelling in what she calls the \u2018teamness\u2019 <\/em>of her work in Ireland\u2019s largest bull stud and lab facility at Ballycraigy, County Antrim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a farming background in Dromara, she knew from the age of four that she wanted to be a vet: \u201cDad let me help him lamb a ewe\u2026he did the hard bit, set it up, and let me pull the lamb out\u2026and from then, I said I\u2019m going to be a vet<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After achieving her goal at Edinburgh University\u2019s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, she joined the well-known Jubilee Practice in County Down, working there for four years. \u201cI loved the hands-on satisfaction of farm animal practice but along the way I realised that I wanted to hone in on genetics and reproduction, as I realised how much that can impact people\u2019s herds and, ultimately, help farmers,\u201d<\/a> she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her new role as Group Vet for Ai Services & Eurogene she is part of a team of professionals focussed on maximising bull productivity and semen quality. Describing her role as the link between the stock and the lab, Charlotte works closely with Livestock Manager, James McClintock, who is in charge of the bulls, and Katie Gordon who assesses semen quality in the company laboratory. Charlotte explains: <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cDairy genetics move very, very quickly. Our bulls begin their work at just one year old, as we continually stay ahead of the game, delivering the top genetics that farmers are looking for. I\u2019ll be constantly reviewing their health and welfare or in the lab reviewing actual productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBulls differ hugely in their personalities and behaviours. Some take to jumping quickly, some don\u2019t. Some bulls can be jumped two or three times a week while others perform better just once a week. It\u2019s all driven by data, and this shows up in the lab where we assess sperm viability. Of course, it\u2019s very specific to that individual bull \u2013 would you believe that they even have favourite handlers. It\u2019s about identifying those factors within our team, trying to work out what the bulls want so we can fit around them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ai Services is nearing completion of a state-of-the-art stud and semen handling facility, backed by a \u00a33.5 million investment programme, which will see farmers benefit from access to top-quality genetics and improved herd performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte looks forward to its official opening in 2026: \u201cWe\u2019re already seeing the benefits of the stud as the bulls are in a very comfortable, relaxed environment where they can see each other, which has really helped. And our new lab facilities will be incredible \u2013 I\u2019d call it game changing – particularly with the addition of the sexed semen technology. It\u2019s an exciting time to be playing an integral role in the company\u2019s development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked to describe the difference between her new role as Group Veterinary Officer and working in a busy veterinary practice, Charlotte responded: \u201cIn a busy practice you\u2019re constantly fixing what\u2019s broken, whereas here it\u2019s proactive and production-led, so it\u2019s very satisfying to be able to set goals and see them achieved. Ultimately, I\u2019m part of a team that wants to help farmers be more productive and profitable\u2026and I\u2019m loving it.\u201d <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with the senior leadership team, Charlotte will help drive continued growth and leadership in bull genetics and artificial insemination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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