Contents tagged with dairy cows
26 November 2020
Once dairy cows are dried off, ensure daily post checks are completed. All staff should be trained to remove teat sealant when necessary and should be aware of withdrawal periods.
26 November 2020
The steps to follow to achieve successful drying off
26 November 2020
Important considerations when drying off cows.
26 November 2020
Preparation is key to successfully drying off cattle and avoiding infections.
26 November 2020
Protocols and options to consider before, during and after drying off cows
26 November 2020
By testing each quarter individually, the CMT can indicate which quarter has a raised cell count.
26 November 2020
Clinical cases of mastitis and their cure rates should be identified when monitoring calving period outcomes.
26 November 2020
Good environmental management for calving cows is essential to prevent new udder infections.
26 November 2020
The dry period ends once the cow has calved so you must manage calving and drying off at the same time.
9 October 2020
Learn how dietary starch levels and copper antagonists impact the metabolism of copper.
20 November 2020
Controlling the release of nitrogen, a key component of ammonia, ensures more is retained as valuable fertiliser.
7 March 2023
The Digital Dermatitis Index is published on a scale from -2 to +2 and expressed as a percentage.