CATDOLL : CATDOLL: A guide to postpartum care and maintenance of dairy cows

Importance of postpartum care for dairy cows

Dairy cows are an important productive force in the dairy industry, and postpartum care is crucial to the health of dairy cows and the quality of dairy products. Reasonable postpartum care can promote the recovery of dairy cows, increase milk production and dairy product quality, reduce the incidence of dairy cow diseases, and thus improve economic benefits. The following are some suggestions for postpartum care and maintenance of dairy cows.

Organization and environmental design

The delivery room should be prepared before delivery to ensure that it is clean, comfortable, well-ventilated, and that the cows have enough space to move around and do not come into contact with other animals. The floor of the delivery room should be covered with clean bedding and kept clean and dry to reduce the risk of infection.

Proper feeding and nutritional management

Postpartum dairy cows need to be given adequate feed and water, and pay attention to the proper mix of feed. According to the milk production and weight changes of dairy cows, the type and proportion of feed should be adjusted to ensure that dairy cows get enough nutrition and energy. In addition, the drinking water equipment should be kept clean to avoid bacterial infection.

Postpartum health monitoring

After delivery, the cows' appetite, body temperature, feces, and milk should be observed in time, and measures should be taken in time if abnormal conditions are found. In the first week after delivery, the cows should be given extra attention and care to ensure their recovery.

Preventing disease

Postpartum dairy cows are prone to diseases such as milk fever and udder inflammation, so preventive measures should be strengthened. Regular health checks should be conducted on dairy cows to test their immune status and vaccinate them in a timely manner. Keep the cowshed clean and dry, and regularly clean the feces in the cowshed to reduce bacterial growth.

Gradually restore milk production

After giving birth, dairy cows need to gradually resume milk production, starting with less milk and gradually increasing it. When the milk production of dairy cows stabilizes, standardized milking operations should be performed to keep the cows' udders clean, and problems should be discovered and resolved in a timely manner.

Scientific breeding and reproduction management

Postpartum dairy cows need to recover their physical strength and should not be bred too early. The time and method of breeding should be scientifically determined according to the physiological state of the dairy cow to ensure the success rate of breeding and subsequent reproductive results.

The above guide to postpartum care and maintenance of dairy cows can help farmers better manage the postpartum period of dairy cows, promote the recovery and milk production of dairy cows, and reduce the incidence of dairy cow diseases. I hope these methods can help your cattle breeding business! Thank you for reading!