Prioritize cow well-being throughout transition period
According to Boehringer Ingelheim, providing proactive care throughout the transition period is crucial to help reduce calving-related disorders and it can also help boost milk production and extend cow longevity. Want to learn more about how to ensure your calving dairy cow has everything she needs during the critical time period before and following calving?
“There are three different rations: one that’s formulated on paper, one that gets mixed and fed and one that the cows actually eat,” said Dr. Jennifer Roberts, a veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim. “In a perfect world, these would all be the same, but in reality, cows can be picky eaters, and particular care needs to be given to ensure her ration is balanced for the cow’s metabolic needs and is properly mixed with the correct components and proper particle length to minimize sorting.”
This article covers an outline of nutritional needs during the transition period’s three milestones:
- Dry Period
- Calving
- Postpartum
Check out this great article from Feedstuffs: https://www.feedstuffs.com/nutrition-health/prioritize-cow-well-being-throughout-transition-period
