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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.

James Freeman 30 Sep 2026

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