Dry & Transition Period
Transition cow health is a prerequisite for achieving high fertility in a Double Ovsynch protocol.
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How your cow’s health is influenced by its gut
The importance of maintaining gut health during the transition period utilizing nutritional strategies to maintain intestinal integrity during the time around calving.
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The University of Alberta develops an innovative reproductive probiotic
Benefits of this reproductive probiotic include reduction in post-calving uterine infections, lower milk fever rates and reduction in retained placentas.
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Uncovering ration opportunities on the flip side
Ensure your ration ingredients are backed by research and incorporate newer technology to improve animal performance and maximize profit margins.
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Managing the transition period for maximum success
Avoiding overconditioned cows at time of dry-off and replacing inorganic trace mineral salts with organic trace minerals can help make the transition period successful.
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Shorter dry periods, monitoring BCS is key to transition cow period
Recent research looks at facts and fiction for transition cow management.
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Consider brown midrib corn silage as an option in transition cows
Brown midrib corn silage has the potential to increase DMI throughout the lactation when fed in the transition period.
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Seven tips for a smoother transition period
Understanding nutritional requirements, keeping DMI consistent and comparing the latest research with your management will assist with transition cow health.
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Benchmarking dry cow body condition scores
The Code of Practice will be adjusting ideal body condition score in the near future. Use these benchmarks to adjust your dry cow program for optimum transition to the milking herd.
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