Dre Denis-Robichaud est professeure adjointe à l'Université de Montréal. Elle est spécialiste en médecine vétérinaire préventive (Diplomate de l'American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine) depuis 2021 et elle a été consultante-chercheuse indépendante pendant près de 10 ans avant de joindre l'équipe professorale de la faculté de médecine vétérinaire. 

• Amercican College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Poste d'étudiant·e à la maitrise

Titre : Impact des technologies dans les fermes laitières

En bref
Plusieurs technologies sont utilisées dans les fermes laitières pour supporter la gestion, améliorer la productivité et la santé des troupeaux et pour diminuer la charge de travail des producteur·trices laitiers. Cette ‘agriculture intelligente’ est en pleine expansion et les technologies disponibles pour les producteur·trices laitiers sont multiples. Globalement, le but de ce projet est d’aborder les technologies à la ferme en considérant l’interconnexion entre la santé des vaches et des producteur·trices (approche ‘Une Seule Santé’). Pour ce projet, nous allons développer et déployer un sondage canadien évaluant l’utilisation des technologies dans les fermes laitières, la reproduction et la santé des vaches et la qualité de vie professionnelle des producteur·trices. Ensuite, nous réaliserons une étude qualitative québécoise explorant l’utilisation des différents outils technologiques et les défis qui y sont associés. Dans un contexte où une approche responsable de l’innovation est réclamée par plusieurs, les résultats obtenus par ces études seront utiles pour comprendre l’impact de l’agriculture intelligente sur les différentes santés. De plus, la perspective des producteur·trices obtenue par ce projet pourra guider l’utilisation des données générées par les différentes technologies afin de développer des modèles d’apprentissage automatique supportant les prises de décisions liées à la fertilité et à la santé des vaches laitières.

Si vous êtes intéressé·e, veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et relevé de notes à l’attention de Dre José Denis-Robichaud : jose.denis-robichaud@umontreal.ca

Date de commencement : À déterminer avec le·la candidat·e 

Denis-Robichaud, J., I. Nicola, H. Chupin, J.-P. Roy, S. Buczinski, V. Fauteux, N. Picard-Hagen et J. Dubuc. Nonesterified fatty acids during the dry-off period and their association with peripartum diseases in dairy cows. JDS Communications. Sous presse. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2025-0784.

Marques, J., T. Burnett, J. Denis-Robichaud, A. Madureira, W. Gomes, A. Bega, A. Moore, R. Conceicao, S. Moore et R. Cerri. Tail chalk improved detection of true estrous alerts from an automated activity monitor system in a cohort study. Theriogenology. Sous presse. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.117596.

Denis-Robichaud, J., N. Barbeau-Grégoire, M.-L. Gauthier, S. Dufour, J.-P. Roy, S. Buczinski et J. Dubuc. 2025. Validity of purulent vaginal discharge, esterase, luminometry, and bacteriological tests for diagnosing uterine infection in dairy cows. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 239:106521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106521.

Dubuc, J., J. C. Arango-Sabogal, V. Fauteux, J. Denis-Robichaud et S. Buczinski. 2025. Randomized controlled trial of intrauterine cephapirin treatment in cows of 100 days in milk or more affected by reproductive tract diseases. JDS Communications. 6:378-382. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2024-0691.

Dubuc, J., J. C. Arango-Sabogal, V. Fauteux, J. Denis-Robichaud et S. Buczinski. 2025. Identification of the optimal diagnostic criteria combination for reproductive tract diseases in dairy cows of 100 days in milk or more. JDS Communications. 6:373-377. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2024-0690.

Denis-Robichaud, J., E.E. Rees, P. Daley, C. Zarowsky, A. Diouf, B.R. Nasri, S. de Montigny et H. Carabin. 2024. Linking opinions shared on social media about COVID-19 public health measures to adherence: repeated cross-sectional surveys of Twitter use in Canada. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 26:e51325. https://doi.org/10.2196/51325.

Denis-Robichaud, J., N. Barbeau-Grégoire, M.-L. Gauthier, S. Dufour, J.-P. Roy, S. Buczinski et J. Dubuc. 2024. Validity of luminometry and bacteriological tests for diagnosing intramammary infection at dry-off in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 107:7221-7229. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2024-24693.

Denis-Robichaud, J., S. Hindmarch, N. N. Nswal, J.-C. Mutabazi, M. D’Astous, M. Gangbè, A. Osborn, C. Zarowsky, E. E. Rees et H. Carabin. 2024. One Health communication channels: a qualitative case study of swine influenza in Canada in 2020. BMC Public Health. 24:964. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18460-7.

Denis-Robichaud, J., A. P. Oliveira, A. Sica, S. Soriano, R. Araujo, M. Pereira, K. Pohler, R. Cerri et J. Vasconcelos. 2024. Is prolonged luteal phase a problem in lactating Holstein cows? Journal of Dairy Science. 107:8582-8591. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2024-24792.

Denis-Robichaud, J., I. Nicola, H. Chupin, J.-P. Roy, S. Buczinski, V. Fauteux, N. Picard-Hagen, R. Cue et J. Dubuc. 2024. Herd-level associations between the proportion of elevated prepartum non-esterified fatty acid concentrations and postpartum diseases, reproduction, or culling on dairy farms. JDS Communications. 5:210-214. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2023-0510.

Daigle, L., H. Khalid, C. A. Gagnon, J. Arsenault, D. Bienzle, S.-K. Bisson, M.-C. Blais, J. Denis-Robichaud, C. Forest, V. Grenier St-Sauveur, M. Koszegi, J. MacNicol, N. Nantel-Fortier, C. Nury, N. Prystajecky, E. Fraser, H. Carabin et C. Aenishaenslin. 2024. High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in cats recently exposed to human cases. BMC Veterinary Research. 20:304. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04150-4.

Marques, J., T. Burnett, J. Denis-Robichaud, A. Madureira et R. Cerri. 2024. Validation of a leg-mounted pedometer for the measurement of steps in lactating Holstein cows. JDS Communications – Technical note. 5:67-71. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2023-0403.

Denis-Robichaud, J., N. Millar, V. Hongoh, H. Carabin, L. Richard et C. Aenishaenslin. 2023. Professional characteristics, attitudes, and practices associated with stress and quality of life of Canadian animal health workers. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 64:854-863. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10426241/.

Denis-Robichaud, J., M. Rousseau, M. Denicourt, M. Villettaz-Robichaud, A.-M. Lamothe et L. DesCoteaux. 2023. Methods used by Canadian dairy farmers for on-farm euthanasia and the emotions associated with the decision and the practice of euthanasia. Journal of Dairy Science. 106:1301-1314. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-21986.

Marques, J., J. De Oliveira Maciel, J. Denis-Robichaud, R. Conceicao, A. Bega, S. Moore, M.-A. Sirard, C. Baes et R. Cerri. 2023. The effect of progesterone concentrations during superovulation of Holstein heifers in a randomized trial. Journal of Dairy Science. 106:9677-9690. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-23065.

Xenakis, N., S. Dubois, J. Denis-Robichaud et R. Cerri. 2023. Pigeons in urban landscapes: Population control using OvoControl®P at TransLink SkyTrain stations. Canadian Wildlife Biology & Management. 12:1-12.

Denis-Robichaud, J., S. Buczinski, V. Fauteux et J. Dubuc. 2022. Randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of a combined treatment of insulin glargine and propylene glycol on the resolution of hyperketonemia and milk production in postpartum dairy cows. JDS Communications. 3:348-352. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2022-0228.

Denis-Robichaud, J., A.C.C. Fernandes, J.E.P. Santos et R.L.A. Cerri. 2022. Circulating progesterone at insemination and accessory spermatozoa are associated with fertilization and embryo quality five or six days post insemination in dairy cattle. Theriogenology. 189:64-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.04.018.

Denis-Robichaud, J., C. Aenishaenslin, L. Richard, M. Desmarchelier et H. Carabin. 2022. Association between pet ownership and mental health and well-being of Canadians assessed in a cross-sectional study during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19:2215. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042215.

Delesalle, L., M.L. Sadoine, S. Mediouni, J. Denis-Robichaud, K. Zinszer, C. Zarowsky, C. Aenishaenslin et H. Carabin. 2022. How are large-scale One Health initiatives targeting infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance evaluated? A scoping review. One Health. 14:100380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2022.100380.

Madureira, A.M.L., J. Denis-Robichaud, T.G. Guida, R.L.A. Cerri et J.L.M. Vasconcelos. 2022. Association between genomic daughter pregnancy rates and reproductive parameters in Holstein dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 105:5534-5543. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21766.

Denis-Robichaud, J., M.-E. Tremblay Cléroux, S. Buczinski, M.-L. Gauthier, J. Dubuc et D. Francoz. 2021. Assessment of the evolution of the proportion of respiratory and enteric pathogens and diseases in pre-weaned unvaccinated dairy heifers from Québec, Canada. The Bovine Practitioner. 55:140-152. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol55no2p140-152.

Denis-Robichaud, J., M. Christophe, J.-P. Roy, S. Buczinski, M. Rousseau, M. Villettaz Robichaud et J. Dubuc. 2021. Randomized controlled trial of pegbovigrastim as an adjunct therapy for naturally occurring severe clinical mastitis cases in dairy cows. JDS Communications. 2:398-402. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2021-0137.

Tuan Ngo, H.H., L. Nguyen-Thanh, P. Pham-Duc, S. Dang-Xuan, H. Le-Thi, J. Denis-Robichaud, H. Nguyen-Viet, T. Le-Thi Huyen, D. Randolph et F. Unger. 2021. Microbial contamination and associated risk factors in retailed pork from key value chains in Northern Vietnam. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 346:109163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109163.

Turcotte, M.E., J. Denis-Robichaud, J. Dubuc, J. Harel, D. Tremblay, C.A. Gagnon et J. Arsenault. 2021. Prevalence of shedding and antibody to Coxiella burnetii in post-partum dairy cows and its association with reproductive tract diseases and performance: a pilot study. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 186:105231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105231.

Nadalin, A., J. Denis-Robichaud, A.M.L. Madureira, T.A. Burnett, J. Bauer, J.L.M. Vasconcelos, K.G. Pohler, A.M. Crespilho et R.L.A. Cerri. 2021. Validation of an in-house bovine serum enzyme immunoassay for progesterone measurement. Journal of Dairy Science. 104:2455-2462. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18824.

Cerri, R.L.A., T.A. Burnett, A.M.L. Madureira, B.F. Silper, J. Denis-Robichaud, S. LeBlanc, R.F. Cooke et J.L.M. Vasconcelos. 2021. Symposium review: Linking activity-sensor data and physiology to improve dairy cow fertility. Journal of Dairy Science. 104:1220-1231. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17893.

Denis-Robichaud, J., D. Kelton, V. Fauteux, M. Villettaz-Robichaud et J. Dubuc. 2020. Accuracy of estimation of lameness, injury, and cleanliness prevalence by dairy farmers and veterinarians. Journal of Dairy Science. 103:10696-10702. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18651.

Denis-Robichaud, J., D. Kelton, C. Bauman, H. Barkema, G. Keefe et J. Dubuc. 2020. Gap between producers and veterinarians regarding biosecurity on Québec dairy farms. The Canadian Veterinary Journal. 61:757-762. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7296865/.

Denis-Robichaud, J., R. A. Almeida, S. Ivey, R. R. Rodriguez, M. Payne, K. E. Leslie et M. E. Hockett. 2019. Performance of a milk leukocyte differential test for decision-making in a selective dry cow therapy program. The Bovine Practitioner. 53:150-159. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol53no2p150-159.

Denis-Robichaud, J., D. Kelton, C. Bauman, H. Barkema, G. Keefe et J. Dubuc. 2019. Canadian dairy farmers’ perception of the efficacy of biosecurity practices. Journal of Dairy Science. 102:10657-10669. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16312.

Denis-Robichaud, J., D. Kelton, C. Bauman, H. Barkema, G. Keefe et J. Dubuc. 2019. Biosecurity and herd health management practices on Canadian dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 102:9536-9547. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15921.

Denis-Robichaud, J., J.M. Fairbrother, F. Ndongo Kassé et J. Dubuc. 2019. Association between the presence of intrauterine escherichia coli virulence genes and subsequent reproductive tract disease in postpartum dairy cows. Concepts of Dairy and Veterinary Sciences. 2:195-201. https://doi.org/10.32474/CDVS.2019.02.000140.

Arango-Sabogal, J.C., J. Dubuc, C. Krug, J. Denis-Robichaud et S. Dufour. 2019. Accuracy of leukocyte esterase test, endometrial cytology and vaginal discharge score for diagnosing postpartum reproductive tract health status in dairy cows at the moment of sampling, using a latent class model fit within a Bayesian framework. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 162:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.11.003.

Denis-Robichaud, J., S. LeBlanc, A. Jones-Bitton, B.F. Silper et R.L.A. Cerri. 2018. Pilot Study to Evaluate the Association Between the Length of the Luteal Phase and Estrous Activity Detected by Automated Activity Monitoring in Dairy Cows. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 5:210. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00210.

Denis-Robichaud, J., R.L.A. Cerri, A. Jones-Bitton et S. LeBlanc. 2018. Dairy producers’ attitudes toward reproductive management and performance on Canadian dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:850-860. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-12416.

Denis-Robichaud, J., R.L.A. Cerri, A. Jones-Bitton et S. LeBlanc. 2018. Performance of automated activity monitoring systems used in combination with timed artificial insemination compared to timed artificial insemination only in early lactation in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:624-636. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-12256.

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