DSD 5.12 | Takes time to Make Time

Dairy Science Digest

Ever heard the adage, “It takes money to make money”? Well, the research highlighted this month shows that it also takes time, to make time. Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez discusses the importance of parlor training and how to make your on farm training as effective as possible. The featured article summarizes results of pre- and post-training assessments he and his team at MI State Vet Med recently completed.

Listen in to be motivated, a small effort can ultimately create a large impact in parlor performance and BTSCC.

Topics of discussion

1:49 Introduction of Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez
2:45 What was the aim of the training project?
3:30 How to integrate photographs into training
4:08 The difference in employees’ learning process.
5:13 The two curriculum sections, pathogens and milking processes
6:04 Where did you find the resources to use to make the training exams?
7:09 Specifics about the workers being trained and farms.
8:32 Results discussion
10:02 Should the manager/owner be present?
10:44 What question came up at every farm?
11:35 Cross Training
12:24 Pre-test knowledge level
13:05 Typical turnover rates
13:49 Average prep lag time, adequate prep
14:15 Time reduction in milking
15:36 BTSCC prior vs after intervention (April-Sept)
16:46 Clinical Mastitis identification
18:21 What is DeLaval PASS?
19:47 What is Cattle Care
20:55 What do you want Boots on the Ground dairy producers to gain from the project?
Featured Article:

Impact of training dairy farm personnel on milking routine compliance, udder health, and milk quality

Recommended Resources – National Mastitis Council

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