General Concepts in Transition Cow Management

Authors

  • Steven Stewart University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • Paul Rapnicki University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • John Fetrow University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • James Lewis Emerald Dairy II Transition Management Facility, Emerald, WI 54012
  • Sandra Godden University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035098

Keywords:

management, transition program, health, productivity, reproduction, profitability, implementation

Abstract

Proper management of transition cows is critical for many reasons. The success or failure of the transition program impacts health, productivity, reproduction and profitability in the subsequent lactation. Proper management of transition cows requires a clear plan for both routine and less common situations, a means to implement the plan, and a method of monitoring the implementation of the plan and the results of the program.

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

Section

Dairy Sessions

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