DairyTalk 328: Vaccinate 11 Days Earlier: How Dry-Off Timing Influences Milk Yield - by Helmut Demmelhuber

DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber · Mar 14, 2026 · 11m

This podcast episode is based on a technical article examining how adjustments in routine herd management protocols can influence productivity and animal welfare. A study from the University of Georgia indicates that administering vaccinations about eleven days before dry-off reduces stress and can increase subsequent milk yield by up to 1,500 pounds per cow. The article places these findings within a broader discussion of data-driven herd management. It also highlights the role of sensor technologies in identifying issues such as subacute ruminal acidosis at an early stage. At the same time…