As a consequence, a good deal of time is spent sifting through data to locate important information. The results from each search are influenced by various factors including, the size of the database, frequency of update, search capability and design, and speed. The indexing of new or modified pages by a major search engine can take months. Another important disadvantage of using the Internet is the lack of quality control. There is no review process for putting information on the Internet.
Web sites can contain personal bias, misrepresent facts, or contain no factual information.
Producers must not only consider whether the information is relevant to their current situation, location, and resources, but also whether the web site they are viewing is credible. Experts in various fields including dairy nutrition, reproduction, veterinary medicine, agricultural engineering, and farm management form a panel to review the material which is placed on the web site. The webpage has a compiled list of reviewed, specific, current dairy management references. This allows for faster loading and use of the web site. Navigation can be done in two ways.