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DairyTalk 623: The Transition Period Shapes the Entire Lactation: Why Success Starts Before Calving - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article from Holstein International exploring the critical role of the transition period in modern dairy production. At the center of the discussion is how nutrition and management during the weeks before and after calving influence health, productivity, and the success of the entire lactation. The article explains how strategies such as DCAD management, targeted calcium supplementation, and effective dry cow programs can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders, including milk fever. It also highlights why the transition period is essential not only…
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