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Contents tagged with dry cows
3 June 2021
We look at antibiotic treatment for contagious mastitis, giving you practical advice on effectively identifying and treating mastitis in milking cows.
10 March 2021
Exploring the source of mastitis identified an issue with the dry cow environment and highlighted potential improvements
26 November 2020
Good management of dry cow housing helps to avoid injury, infection and mastitis.
27 November 2024
Time at pasture increases a cow’s exposure to mastitis-causing bacteria. Find out how to manage the risk and prevent infection.
26 November 2020
Dry cow feeding influences the cow’s immune status and her ability to remain free from mastitis infections.
26 November 2020
Dry cows must be carefully managed to avoid mastitis and ensure that they return to optimum lactation after the dry period.
26 November 2020
Drying off cows is vital because it allows time for the udder to recover before the next lactation period.
26 November 2020
Once dairy cows are dried off, ensure daily post checks are completed. All staff should be trained to remove teat sealant when necessary and should be aware of withdrawal periods.
26 November 2020
The steps to follow to achieve successful drying off
26 November 2020
Important considerations when drying off cows.
26 November 2020
Preparation is key to successfully drying off cattle and avoiding infections.
26 November 2020
Protocols and options to consider before, during and after drying off cows