Fresh Dairy Cow Management

As seasons change again, there are nutrition adjustments that can be made to help your herd.

“It is a well-known fact that freshly calved cows cannot eat enough to meet their energy demands, therefore creating a negative energy balance (NEB). Milk yield rises quickly in the weeks after calving and many high-yielding cows cannot eat enough to fulfill their nutrient requirements due to depressed intakes post-calving. This NEB causes body condition loss, which, in turn, then impacts fertility. Immunity is also reduced, and there is a higher risk of metabolic diseases, with 80% of metabolic issues occurring in the transition period.”

If you need help adjusting your herd’s nutrition plan, we offer custom and unbiased consulting and hands-on support, contact us for more information.

Be sure to check out this article by Farming Life’s Una Culkin