Importance of Body Condition Scoring in Dry Period of Dairy Cows

The relationship between the body condition score in the dry period in dairy cattle and the formation of postpartum foot diseases such as the relationship between displaced abomasum, udder problems and ketosis should be emphasized.

An important issue for dairy cattle. The relationship between dry period BCS and the formation of postpartum foot diseases should also be emphasized! What do you think about this?

Undoubtedly we should have deep consideration on this item. If the cows are drying with 3.25-3.5, it's ok and we have to keep it and prevent any losses up to close up pen and eventually calving. Although some refrencess suggest 0.25 increase in BCS from dry off to close up especially for thin cows, keeping 3.25-3.5 in these period is excellent. According to the recent article published in dairy science, cows that lost BCS in dry off pen, had increased odds of developing sub clinical ketosis and metrit. Besides changes in BCS around calving, associated with BCS in dry off pen.

Animals in good Body condition Score in dry period would favour High producer dammit and vice versa.