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David Reid

David Reid

Reid is a milk quality consulting veterinarian with more than 40 years of experience.

DVM and Dairy Consultant / Rocky Ridge Dairy Consulting, LLC
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Milk in motion: Mastering the tempo of parlor performance

Daily milking parlor reports can help spot inefficiencies, boost team performance and improve milk production.
July 14, 2025
David Reid and Craig Walter

Milking parlors are the drumbeat of a dairy – fast-paced, dynamic environments where small changes make a big difference.


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Unlock your parlor’s potential with data

Data can help drive optimal parlor performance. Knowing what numbers to review using simple reports makes it an easy daily task.
September 27, 2022
David Reid and Craig Walter

Whether your parlor is five or 25 years old, there is always room to improve. Data can help unlock parlor potential and take performance from good to great. The key is understanding the data and reviewing it routinely.



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Can your stall pass this inspection?

March 30, 2018
David Reid and Renee Schrift
The ideal dairy stall is clean, dry and comfortable. Yet when it comes to keeping moisture and pathogens at bay, many stalls fall short. Whether you’re bedding on organic or inorganic material, optimizing stalls for maximum cow health and comfort is critical for producing quality milk.
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Everyday observations to improve milk quality, udder health

December 31, 2013
David Reid
What do you see? This is a very simple phrase, but it is very difficult for many people to really “see” when they walk through a parlor, barn or a complete dairy facility. It takes effort to train yourself to look past the obvious, to see things that can have a direct impact on milk production and milk quality.
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