Shortening or omitting the dry period improves the energy balance and metabolic status of
dairy cows in early lactation. Metabolic, behaviour and welfare effects throughout lactation …

Huge differences exist between cow yields and body sizes during their first and second
lactations. The transition period is the most critical and investigated phase of the lactation …

Drying-off, calving, and start of lactation are critical transition events for a dairy cow. As a
consequence, most animal health issues occur during these periods. By extending the …

ABSTRACT A 1-yr calving interval (CInt) is usually associated with maximized milk output,
due to the calving-related peak in milk yield. Extending CInt could benefit cow health and …

Shortening or omitting the dry period (DP) can improve the energy balance of dairy cows in
early lactation through a decrease in milk yield after calving. Little is known about the effect …

Omitting the dry period (DP) generally reduces milk production in the subsequent lactation.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary energy source—glucogenic (G) or …

Shortening or omitting the dry period to improve the energy balance in early lactation have
the trade-offs of reduction in milk production and loss of opportunity for dry-cow therapy …

This study evaluated the effects of dry period (DP) length and dietary energy source on
lactation curve characteristics over 2 subsequent lactations. It also evaluated the …

Shortening or omitting the dry period of dairy cows improves metabolic health in early
lactation and reduces management transitions for dairy cows. The success of …

Pregnancy is a prerequisite for the initiation of lactation and for maintaining the milk
production cycle. Pregnancy affects milk production and therefore should be accounted for …