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DQC Veterinarian of the Year Talks about her Work in the VPP Community We recently had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Tera Barnhardt, the Dairy Quality Center (DQC) 2021 Veterinarian of the Year. Tera is a mom to a five- and three-year-old, and is currently expecting her third child. She grew up in southwest…
The Triumphs of Tomorrow Start with Good Beginnings How successful a milking herd is in the future begins with the health of calves being born today. By providing proper nutrition and management, a calf’s gut microbiome and immune system can get off to a good start and help production, performance, and ultimately a dairy’s bottom…
Qualifying Producers Can Earn Additional Premiums The Dairy Quality Center (DQC) and its supply chain partners have been providing premiums to its certified producers for the past 12 years through the Verified Premium Plus (VPP) program. We strive to deliver ways to connect our certified herds to food-industry opportunities that can provide you extra value.…
Have You Signed Up for the VPP Digital Audit App? “The digital VPP Audit App has streamlined the audit process, allowing me to perform the task much more efficiently. The notifications after audits are submitted and approved are great because I know my audit did not get lost somewhere in the submission process, and ensures my…
The Impact of Nutrition on Herd Health and Welfare We’re all aware of how critical nutritional management is to overall herd health and productivity. We’re also learning more and more about how the connection between nutrition and efficiency begins at birth. It’s vital to deliver the necessary nutrients to each cow, at the correct stage…
DQC Talks with Trevor Caviness About His Role as President of Caviness Beef Packers Recently we had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Trevor Caviness, President of Caviness Beef Packers and one of our Verified Premium Plus (VPP) partners. Caviness Beef Packers, LTD, is a progressive beef packer and processor whose products are…
VPP Audit Impacts More Than 776,000 Cows Annually! For years the work of the Dairy Quality Center (DQC) has been focused on the health and wellbeing of animals and people alike. We continue to look for ways to add value to our customers and to provide information, education, updates on enhancements, and opportunities with our…
The VPP Audit is MOOving to Digital! You asked for it, we listened! We recently introduced DQC’s digital VPP Audit for VPP veterinarians, which can be used on your phone or tablet. This new tool will help automate and simplify the onsite auditing process, making it more efficient and saving our VPP veterinarians valuable time…