DairyTalk 147: Targeted Transition Management - Prevention That Pays - by Helmut Demmelhuber

DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber · Dec 9, 2025 · 13m

Fresh-cow disease is expensive - costing anywhere from $300 to over $1,000 per case. New research from Penn State shows that targeted transition management can cut disease rates by up to 30% and generate $200 - $500 in net profit per cow and lactation. By identifying high-risk animals early using existing data such as BCS or somatic cell counts, farms can replace blanket treatments with precision interventions. While adoption in the U.S. is slowed by software gaps and inconsistent execution, European examples like the Netherlands prove that disciplined, selective dry-off programs can scale…