DQA Herd Health Team
- Targets responsible milk production practices
- Matches weak milk production practices with specific skills and training
- Periodic on-the-job training/retraining as course of business
- Stresses safety for family and hired labor
- Age appropriate tasks for employees and family members
- Training on animal flight patterns/handling
- Provides recognition for dairy
- Positive press for DQA FIVE-STARSM dairies
- Promotional brochure
- Community support or labor force
- Provides proof of responsible management
- Written records kept for vaccinations
- Sound veterinarian/client relationship
- Encourages integrity of personnel
- Doing their best every day