Drying off

Dairy Management: steps involved in drying off cows

Aidan Brennan looks at the importance of hygiene and patience when drying off cows and looks at how much good quality silage is needed for the spring.

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Dairy Management: steps involved in drying off cows

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Dairy Management: drying off cows and preparing for spring

Aidan Brennan goes through the steps involved in successfully drying off cows this winter.

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