Voices from Across Wisconsin, Workplace Dynamics and Herd Health

Introduction

Hear firsthand insights from dairy managers, employees, and veterinarians across Wisconsin as they reveal the workplace dynamics shaping today’s dairy farms. Learn how communication, teamwork, and daily management practices influence not only farm efficiency, but also the health and wellbeing of cattle. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of the shared challenges and differing viewpoints found on Wisconsin farms along with practical, participant‑driven solutions. Whether you’re looking to strengthen team relationships, boost productivity, or improve herd outcomes, this session offers fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways tailored to today’s dairy operations.

Laura Solano, DVM, PhD (bio) ↗️
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine

Chapters

1. 00:00 Welcome
2. 2:07 Introducing Doctor Laura Solano
3. 3:15 Voices from across Wisconsin
4. 7:13 Farm size and organizational structure shift
5. 14:56 Qualitative research and focus groups
6. 18:55 Topics: Farm, People and
7. 21:51 What parts of your job feel most motivating?
8. 28:19 Are you letting bad apples rot your team?
9. 31:27 What does a good work environment look like?
10. 38:01 Language barriers
11. 42:18 Tools and resources to better support work dynamics
12. 49:03 Final thoughts on bridging language and culture