Charlotte Reed

Charlotte is a DairyNZ scientist specialising in cow reproduction physiology and behaviour.

She contributes to a wide range of projects, including environmental risk indicators and mitigations, novel traits to improve genetic gain in dairy cows, and cow wellbeing.

In her previous project management role at Fonterra, she managed a range of projects. These focused on milk quality and were often in partnership with DairyNZ. These joint projects have given her insight into the power of organisations working together towards a common goal.

As Charlotte puts it, “I have seen how the same data set can be used to advantage from many different industry perspectives”.

Working as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment is what motivates Charlotte every day. She enjoys on collaboration, not just within DairyNZ but also with external partners, including farmers. Charlotte’s on-farm practical knowledge is rooted in her upbringing on a dairy farm, further enriches her research and insights.

Charlotte graduated from Victoria University in 2020 with a PhD in cell biology, specifically in oocyte quality in dairy cows. She holds an Honours degree and a Bachelor of Science in physiology and animal science from Massey University.