Fine Tuning at Calving

One of the most difficult times for dairy cattle is the transition period around calving. The cow has to cope with many changes - physiological, environmental and management related. These stresses, which include various pen and diet changes, all contribute to this being a high-risk period for disease. Therefore, fine tuning your management practices at this time can pay dividends. This research insight explores two recent studies and asks if their findings can positively impact your cow management at calving.

3^rd August 2022

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insight publications replace the Farming Notes which have been produced by Kingshay since 1991, publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings which now include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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