The current propylene glycol situation may be frustrating, but Nathan Upah argues it gives the dairy industry a reason to revisit things it hasn’t in years. After a refresher on ruminant energy and the negative energy balance post-calving, he questions when and where propylene glycol is needed, and outlines ways producers can prepare fresh cows for lactation.
Source: Progressive Dairy, September 3, 2026. Link. Now might be time to rethink the early lactation management of fresh cows says Upah.
- Assess management and why so much supportive propylene glycol is needed
- Consider providing glucose building blocks as an energy boost early in lactation
INSIGHTS: Upah’s article challenges the status quo and allows dairy veterinary teams to rethink fresh cow management, avoid costly petroleum product increases and ultimately improve production. Consider identifying 10 producers where a little push from the dairy veterinary team would make positive improvements.
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