Feirm Journal
#dry cow
Animal Health
Pre-Calving Minerals: What to Feed, When to Start & Why It Matters
A successful calving season starts long before the first calf arrives. For Irish dairy and suckler farmers, getting mineral supplementation right during the dry period is one of the most important steps in preparing cows for calving, supporting calf health and reducing the risk of costly problems after calving.
Farming Advice
Dry Cow Management: Teat Sealers, Hygiene & Drying Off
Drying off is one of the most important management periods in the dairy calendar. What happens at drying off can affect udder health during the dry period and into the following lactation. Good preparation, careful hygiene, appropriate use of teat sealers and dry cow treatments, and clean housing all play an important role. For Irish dairy farmers, dry cow treatment should now be approached on an individual cow basis, with antibiotic dry cow therapy used where there is evidence that it is required and in consultation with your veterinary practitioner.