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Dry Cow Management for a Successful Transition into the Milking Herd

This video discusses the key management factors that are important for a successful transition into the milking herd. Topics covered include feeding space, cow comfort related to cubicle housing and space in straw yards, minimising social stress and care of the cow after calving.

Related FAS Resources

https://youtu.be/Kqs8sDiyDHM

https://www.fas.scot/publication/dry-cow-management-for-a-successful-transition-into-the-milking-herd/

https://www.fas.scot/publication/dry-cow-nutrition-for-a-successful-transition-into-the-milking-herd/

Fresian cows lying in straw

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