Hazell Mullins: Set your herd up for dry period bliss

Extensive research has shown that infections originating in the dry period can cause clinical mastitis or high SCC up to 90 days post-calving - here's farm vet Hazel Mullins' tips on how to ensure dry period bliss.

Hazell Mullins

Now that we have swapped our selection boxes for selective dry cow therapy, we can kick off 2023, ensuring we have a successful dry period on-farm. 

The majority of the spring calving cows will be “on their holidays” at the moment, enjoying their dry period. Admittedly it is a quieter time of year on the farm, but this is an important time to ensure hygiene is one of the main focuses on-farm.