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Why is the dry cow period important?

Successful transition from the dry period into lactation is one of the most critical moments in a dairy cow’s lactation. It will have a direct impact on milk production, cow health and reproductive performance during the subsequent lactation.

To achieve a successful transition, the management and nutrition of dry cows needs to be right. The success of the transition revolves around four key pillars: body condition score, nutritionminerals and management.

EPISODE 1: William Trousdell gives an overview of dry cow programme video series.

EPISODE 2: Cathal Cassidy explains the importance of body condition scoring dry cows.

EPISODE 3: Cathal Cassidy demonstrates how to body condition score cows.

EPISODE 4: Eddie Phelan discusses minerals and their importance.

EPISODE 5: Eddie Phelan explains the benefits of Bioplex and Sel-Plex.

EPISODE 6: Cathal Bohane discusses the management of dry cows.

EPISODE 7: Seamus Millea discusses the importance of the correct nutrition for dry cows.


Tech Talks series with Irish Farmers Journal

WEEK 1: Jack Kennedy, Irish Farmers Journal talks with Cathal Bohane, Head of InTouch Nutrition about the importance of the dry cow period in the cows annual cycle. 

 

WEEK 2: Cathal Cassidy, InTouch Feeding Specialist discusses with Jack Kennedy from the Irish Farmers Journal why now is a good time to condition score your dairy herd.

 

WEEK 3: Eddie Phelan, regional manager, Alltech Ireland discusses minerals and their importance to dry cows with Jack Kennedy from the Irish Farmers Journal.

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