The incidence of dairy cow disease as lactation begins has generated strong interest in the biology of the dairy cow transitioning from late pregnancy into lactation. Robert J. Van Saun, DVM, MS, PhD, shares perspectives on managing, not eliminating inflammation. Instead, be aware of potential stressors in systems to minimize overstimulating the inflammatory response.
Source: Progressive Dairy, November 10, 2025. Link.
Management of inflammation may not be the only answer to transition cow health issues, but it does provide a more unifying understanding of how environmental, nutritional and management issues may contribute to the success or failure of the transition cow.” – Robert J. Van Saun, DVM, MS, PhD
INSIGHTS: Consider this article as veterinary teams and nutritionists work with dairy production teams to adjust disease prevention practices with transition cows.
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