Dairy data Duolingo: The veterinarian’s critical role in translating farm data to real change

Abstract

Most veterinarians don’t enter the field because they love all things data; however, they are uniquely positioned to serve the critical needs of dairy farmers by translating their herd data into meaningful stories. While it can be overwhelming to see the amount of data generated on dairy farms, it is essential to take the time to learn everything you can about your client’s business. Practice working through farm data the same way you would learn another language: speaking a little bit every day and mak­ing it relevant. Each client is unique in their data needs, but all clients want to feel comfortable with their business.