Matt Budine, president, Progressive Dairy Solutions, Inc., Oakdale, Calif. He and his team handle more than 200,000 lactating cows. March 2009 Western DairyBusiness
We measure up to 70 different parameters, but each dairyman must determine the key drivers for their business. Some focus on milk production, components, energy-corrected milk, peak milk production by each lactation group, and first-service conception rate on the reproduction side. We try to get dairymen to narrow their focus down to 10 or fewer parameters that they think are the most vital to the success of their dairy. That’s where we place our focus, and if there is a problem in another area, we troubleshoot that.
