Abruptly ceasing milking is a widely adopted practice for low-producing cows but may not be the best method for drying off high-producing cows. Heather Dann shares approaches for reducing milk yield before dry-off to manage involution and keeping cows healthy.
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, May 6, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider sharing this article with dairy producers to help them avoid mastitis and other health issues at dry-off.