Drying off in the drought needs special consideration

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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