Paul M. Fricke, Ph.D., Associate Professor and
Extension Specialist in Dairy Cattle Reproduction
Paul
M. Fricke, PhD
Associate Professor of Dairy Science and
Extension Specialist in Dairy Cattle Reproduction
278 Animal Sciences Building
1675 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706-1284
Phone: (608) 263-4596, (608) 263-9411
Fax: (608) 263-9412
Email: pmfricke@wisc.edu
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Paul Fricke was raised on his family's production row crop
and dairy farm located just east of Papillion, Nebraska where his father
and uncle continue to farm today. After receiving a B.S. degree
in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1988,
Paul went on to complete a M.S. degree in 1992 and a Ph.D. degree
in 1996 in Reproductive Physiology from the department of Animal & Range
Sciences at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. As part of his Ph.D. program, Paul conducted research from 1993-1996
at the USDA Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska.
In 1996, Paul accepted a position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate
in the laboratories of Dr. Milo Wiltbank in the Department of
Dairy Science and Dr. O.J. Ginther in the Department of Animal
Health and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 1997, Paul accepted an interim position as Extension Specialist
in Dairy Cattle Reproduction in the Department of Dairy Science
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and on July 1, 1998, he
joined the faculty in the Department of Dairy Science at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor. Paul was promoted
to Associate Professor with tenure on July 1, 2004, and his current
position includes 75% Extension and 25% research appointments
in dairy cattle reproduction.
Dr. Fricke’s research interest continues to focus on developing
and improving methods for reproductive management of dairy cattle.
Paul has published research on hormonal protocols for synchronization
of ovulation and timed AI in lactating dairy cows in confinement-based
and grazing-based dairies, resynchronization systems for lactating
dairy cows and heifers, hormonal protocols for synchronization
of ovulation and timed AI in dairy heifers, factors affecting
twinning and management of dairy cows carrying twin fetuses, and
methods for early detection of nonpregnancy in cattle. Dr. Fricke
has authored or co-authored 38 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications,
58 abstracts, and 2 book chapters, and has mentored 5 MS and 2 Ph.D. students.
The goal of Dr. Fricke’s extension program is to maximize
reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle by applying knowledge
gained through basic scientific research to develop practical
management programs and technologies for use in production dairy
cattle operations. Since 1997, Paul has spoken to over 350 audiences
in Wisconsin and has presented over 100 invited talks at conferences
in 31 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces. In addition, Paul
has been an invited speaker for international dairy producer,
industry, and veterinary audiences in 15 foreign countries spanning 5 continents.
In 2006, Dr. Fricke received the Midwest Section ASAS/ADSA Outstanding
Young Extension Specialist Award and the University of Wisconsin-Madison
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Pound Extension Award. In 2008, Paul received the DeLaval Dairy Extension Award presented at the National American Dairy Science Association meetings in Indianapolis, IN.
Paul lives in Waunakee, WI with his wife of 15 years, Carol,
and their three children, Hannah (13), Leah (11), and Samuel (8).
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