Herd Management: The secret to keeping cows performing in late lactation

Late lactation will determine your profit each year, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Late lactation will determine your profit each year, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

As we head deep into October, the usual occurs with grass quality, grazing condition and the weather deteriorate, resulting in poorer intakes and lower performance in both dairy and beef herds. 

Many dairy herds are experiencing a significant drop off in milk yield and every reason is being offered up for this. In reality, one issue is causing it, and that is simply a significant decrease in total dry matter and energy intake.