Herd Tasks: Your dry cow checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on Irish Examiner Farming.

Good dry cow management is an essential part of the nutrition programme on any dairy farm. 

Good dry cow management is an essential part of the nutrition programme on any dairy farm. 

Feeding dry cows correctly will pay back for itself during the subsequent lactation. Remember that you are preparing them for a successful 305-plus day lactation where they must produce cost-effective milk of high quality, maintain body condition and go back in calf on time.