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Dec 5, 20231 min
Proper dry cow management practices are paramount for calf health, growth and early immunity.
Managing bovine respiratory disease (BRD) can sometimes feel like a game of whack-a-mole for dairy producers. Many stressors can pop up with little to no advanced warning early in a calf’s life, putting them at greater risk for developing BRD.
When we see an uptick in BRD cases, our reflex is to take a magnifying glass to the calf, but we often forget about the bigger picture and the role the cow plays in a calf’s future health and performance, especially in the dry period.