Are you as profitable as you could be with your current cow numbers? Cutting labor to the bone is not a path to profitability. Allowing the cow to be a cow is a much better move.

Yes, employees do need training, accountability and incentives to stay on track. However, I generally find the core of most employee problems to be a lack of clear, intentional leadership.

How often should you do an audit in your milking parlor and adjust your protocols? Let's analyze a few different dairies around the country and consider the success they saw when conducting an audit.