VIDEO 4

Step 4:

Preparing the cow for dry off

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail when it comes to drying-off cows. Planning and preparation is essential; particularly when it comes to the cow. In the fourth video of our udder health video series, Tommy and Helena discuss ensuring the cow is the correct BCS, that she is up to date with all her vaccines, her tail is clipped, and her udder is clean from faecal material before drying-off. They also draw attention to the nutritional considerations to take into account pre and post drying off for the best results and why it is so important to choose the correct dry-cow tube which is effective against the pathogens present on your farm. All these steps combined will lead to successful dry period.

CONTENTS

Step 1: Why is the dry cow period important?

Step 2: Using data to your advantage

Step 3: SDCT – The must knows

Step 4: Preparing the cow for dry off

Step 5: Drying off a cow

Step 6: Post dry-off attention to detail

Step 7: Summary

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Step 2: Using data to your advantage

Step 3: SDCT – The must knows

Step 4: Preparing the cow for dry off

Step 5: Drying off a cow

Step 6: Post dry-off attention to detail

Step 7: Summary