Title: Describe recommended management of dry cows.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Producing Beef and Dairy Cattle

Description should include

- rations for dry cows (balanced diet)
  - forages
  - grain
- monitoring of body condition
- complete health care program
- scheduling of dry days
- timing of calving.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of scheduling dry days?
- How long should the dry period be? Explain.
- How does the dry period affect lactation in the future?