The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Adrian Barragan: Workforce Management in Dairy | Ep. 138

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Adrian Barragan, from Penn State University, discusses essential strategies for workforce management with a focus on animal health training. He emphasizes the challenges of effective personnel training, from ensuring workers understand the "why" behind certain tasks to building a positive, supportive work culture. Tune in for practical tips on creating a skilled, knowledgeable workforce, available on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Effective personnel training
• Importance of communication
• Reducing employee turnover
• Community-building practices

Meet the guest:

Dr. Adrian Barragan is an Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Penn State University. His role combines research with hands-on consulting, focusing on improving dairy cattle health and production. Dr. Barragan holds a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University and a Master's degree from the same institution. He also earned his DVM from the National University of La Plata in Argentina.
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