Post-Bulletin

Cows may not need traditional dry rest period

MADISON, Wis. -- A University of Wisconsin researcher questions the time-honored practice of a 60-day dry period for dairy cows. Dairy science nutrition professor Ric Grummer told World Dairy Expo ...
Nature

Dairy Cow Management During Dry Period and Mammary Gland Involution

The dry period in dairy cows, a non-milking interval critical for mammary gland regeneration, is receiving renewed attention as research continues to refine practical management strategies while ...
Post-Bulletin

Moderate energy diets important in dry dairy cow rations

OTTERTAIL, Minn. — The importance of moderate energy diets for dry cows was highlighted at last week’s University of Minnesota Extension dairy day workshop in Ottertail. Dry cows do a poor job of ...
The Eagle

Ask the Vet: When feeding alfalfa, remember cow's overall protein and energy needs

Steve Wikse, professor of large animal clinical sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, answers this month's beef cattle health question. Q - Because of the drought, I have a ...
La Crosse Tribune

Paul Larson: The Goldilocks diet for dry cows

One of the lessons I have learned while dairy farming is to feed a high-fiber, low-energy diet to dry cows before they calve. Paul Larson’s rural Mindoro farm is home to 200 Jersey cows. As the number ...