Start date: ONLINE
Duration: Study at your own pace online
Location: Online
Certificate: N/A
Cost: Free
Course code: N/A
Programme overview
Learning outcomes
The objective of this Agri Academy module is to help farmers understand best practice when drying off cows. We will go through the selection criteria involved including a step by step guide of the techniques involved in the drying off operation. We also cover the key principles of selective dry cow therapy.
- Purpose of Dry Cow Period
- Selection criteria for drying off cows
- Selective Dry Cow Therapy and decision tree
- Techniques involved
- Equipment required
- Recommendations and tips for successful dry off
Content
Section 1 – Drying Off Cows
- The purpose of the dry period
- Determining the length of the dry period
- The purpose of dry cow therapy
- Drying off process and mastitis
Section 2 – Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT)
- What is Selective Dry Cow Therapy
- Decision Tree for SDCT
Section 3 – Recommendations for Drying Off
- Timeline for drying off cows
- Best practice for drying off
Section 4 – What is Involved in Drying Off Process
- Equipment required
- Drying off procedure
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