Transition period: From improving performance to feed intake

Better transitioning benefits cows well beyond the fresh pen, and it should be one of the most important areas of focus for dairy farmers worldwide. This is because how transitioning is carried out either positively or negatively impacts the 2 critical performance parameters of dairy cattle: how much milk they produce and their future pregnancies. We also take a look at the aspect of nutrition. “Cows with a poorer transition produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant and are more lik