Dry cow diet analysis is the basis for any milk fever prevention plan

Advice for dairy farmers

Research at University College Dublin showed  that milk fever can cost €392 per cow affected by this metabolic disorder.

Each year, throughout February and March, the Alltech nutrition team receives a huge amount of queries about overcoming clinical and sub-clinical milk fevers at the farm level.

It is one of the most important disorders affecting transition cows in terms of short and long-term health, but is also critical for ensuring that cows meet their potential in the lactation that follows.