How to manage a Dry Cow
A cow or heifer during the last 8 weeks of pregnancy is referred to as a Dry Cow. Feeding your incalf animal at this stage is critical.
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A cow or heifer during the last 8 weeks of pregnancy is referred to as a Dry Cow. Feeding your incalf animal at this stage is critical.
Feeding is fundamental in establishment of a strong foundation for a profitable dairy herd. We have to start with the basics
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We highly discourage use of high Calcium minerals on heifers and cows at advanced stages of pregnancy. High calcium mineral sources should be limited when the animal is 7 Months incalf.
A thriving dairy herd is founded on a strong foundation. This involves proper rearing of dairy calves.
A transition cow is that cow that just calved down. She moves from the incalf state to being milked. There are many changes that are associated with the transition
Ensuring the health and growth of young calves is crucial for dairy farmers. Healthy calves not only grow into strong cows but also contribute to the overall productivity of the farm
To combat these, implementing effective herd health management practices, providing clean and stress-free environments, as well as regular veterinary check-ups are essential preventive measures
In order to enhance reproduction, a heifer needs minerals in sufficient quantities. Calcium is important for physical growth as well as proper muscle functioning
Dairy farming in Kenya has always been a vital part of the country’s agricultural sector, and with sustainable practices and profitable opportunities on the horizon, its future is even brighter