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Among countries and herds, drying-off practices differ and include various milk cessation methods, such as changes in milking frequency and in feeding, the use of antibiotic dry cow therapy and teat sealants, and changes in housing. Keywords Cow welfare. Based on the findings of this review, gradual cessation of milking over several days before the final milking can effectively reduce milk yield at dry-off and accelerate mammary gland involution while maximizing cow comfort and welfare.
The Veterinary Journal VolumeAugust Author links open overlay panel M. Vilar P. Add to Mendeley Share. Under a Creative Commons. Published studies reporting methods of stopping milk production are scarce, and there are no uniform recommendations on optimal procedures to dry cows off for good udder health, cow welfare, and milk production.
Gradual cessation of milking accelerates mammary involution and elevates natural protective factors in mammary secretions. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Abstract The cessation of milking at the end of lactation is a routine management practice in dairy herds, and the importance of the dry period for milk production and udder health, has long been recognized.
Effect of unilateral once or twice daily milking of cows on milk yield and udder characteristics in early and late lactation
This review describes methods to stop mik production to prepare cows for the dry period and their effects on mammary involution, udder health, and dairy cow welfare. The cessation of milking at the end of lactation is a routine management practice in dairy herds, and the importance of the dry period for milk production and udder health, has long been recognized.
Gradual cessation of milking reduces intramammary pressure, stress and discomfort after dry-off and improves cow welfare. Recommended articles Citing articles 0.
Milk yield at dry-off the final milking at the end of lactation is important for rapid involution, which stimulates the immune system and promotes good udder health and cow welfare. View PDF Download full issue.
