Key messages:

• Drying of is one of the key opportunities to make a difference to milk quality and mastitis control

• Every drying off is different from the previous one

• Changes in circumstances due to the drought will change the policies needed on each farm

• Successful drying off is about more than just treatment options and treating cows

• The use of appropriate planning and advice can make a difference – especially due to changed circumstances in the drought

Contents

1. Why is this drying off so important?

2. What will the cows be producing at drying-off?

3. Why is this drying-off so important?

4. Successful drying-off is much more than just treating cows

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