Focus On: Fresh Cows

FOCUS ON: Fresh cows

Fresh cow programs can benefit a dairy both economically and through the health of the cows. Learn more about what goes into a quality program in this section.

• Why you need a separate fresh-cow pen
• 4 ways to monitor fresh-cow health
• High cost of fresh-cow disorders
• What should you do about LDAs?
• Post-calving injuries need prompt attention
• 3 ways to improve transition cow health
• Use milk weights to monitor fresh cows
• How to evaluate your fresh-cow program

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