Prelacto Dry Period Plan

During the Close – Up phase it becomes clear that it is necessary to increase the energy content. Not only surrounding
calving, but also in the weeks thereafter, dry matter intake (DMI) remains structurally higher (Figure 2).
Figure 2 shows that starting one week before calving the dry matter intake (DMI) decreases. Due to the higher energy needs
and the lower dry matter intake of the cows surrounding calving, it is necessary to increase the energy concentration of
the ration (ration concentration). Increasing the energy concentration requires feed with sugars and starch, to stimulate the
Dry matter intake kg. per cow/day
production of propionic acid.
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Figure 2. Dry matter intake surrounding calving and during the start of the lactation.
Products Prelacto Dry Period Plan
Bestermine Vital
Bestermine Lacto HP
Dry cows are the start of a new lactation period. The vita-
High levels of milk production require top performance of
min and mineral supply deserves a lot of attention Bestermine
cows. To achieve top performances an optimal diet compo-
Vital consists of vitamins and minerals in the required ration
sition is necessary. The vitamins and Minerals in Bestermine
to give dry cows an optimal start of the lactation. Dosage: 100
Lacto HP stimulate the energy metabolism and prevent fat-
grams/cow/day.
tening of the liver. This improves cow fertility. Dosage: 100
Prelacto Dr y Period Plan
Vacas lecheras con una vida más larga
• Easy and healthy start of lactation
• Longer lifespan and a lower replacement percentage
grams/cow/day.
Bestermine EB mix
Prevention of regular milk disease is possible with the use
of a special Bestermine. On farms where milk disease is a
repeated problem the Bestermine EB – mixture is needed to
reduce problems. The goal is to stimulate the calcium mobility.
Important is to use Bestermine EB Mixture in the last 2 weeks
of dry period. Dosage: 200 grams/cow/day.
• Improved resistance and fertility
Results of Prelacto Dry Period Plan
• Optimum colostrum quality
• Birth of healthy, properly developed calves
• Higher profit
• Fit cows that function in top condition
Good management is worth it!
Koudijs Feed B.V. Rubensstraat 175 P.O. Box 396 6710 BJ Ede-Wageningen The Netherlands
Tel. +31 318 675 420 Fax +31 318 675 429 [email protected] www.koudijsfeed.com
Chamber of Commerce 16060651
04/2011
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Prelacto Dry PerioD Plan
Far-Off:
first 4-6 weeks of dry period
Health, accommodation, nutrition, dry period manage-
Close-Up:
last 2-3 weeks of dry period
ment and climate are factors for success throughout
Early-Fresh:
first 2-3 weeks of lactation
the four phases (figure 1).
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last weeks of lactation
HEALTH
a fit cows in top condition during the new lactation.
Drying-Off:
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most critical period surrounding calving and ensures
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The Prelacto Dry Period Plan is the answer to the
top start of lactation:
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Four phases towards problem-free calving and a
Figure 1. Factors for a successful start to lactation from
dry cow condition.
D rying-Off pha se
F a r- O ff p h a s e
C los e - U p pha s e
Ea r ly - Fr e s h pha s e
tHe DryinG-oFF PHase
tHe Far-oFF PHase
tHe close-uP PHase
tHe early-FresH PHase
(LAST WEEKS OF LACTATION)
(FIRST 4-6 WEEKS DRY PERIOD)
(LAST 2-3 WEEKS OF DRY PERIOD)
(THE FIRST 2-3 WEEKS OF LACTATION)
During the dry period it is very important to create a good
During the Far-Off phase of the dry period it is important to
The Close-Up phase is aimed at preventing calving problems
The aim of this phase is to create a uncomplicated start of
fundament for the next lactation. The phase's objective is to
rest the udder tissue to give it an opportunity to recover before
after the birth of a healthy calf and achieving a good start to
this lactation. The dry matter intake which has been kept ele-
achieve the right physical condition for the cow. It is necessary
the next lactation. Good dry period management is required
lactation.The labour efficiency at farmers can be increased
vated during the dry period will have to be increased even
to control the ration towards the cow's condition during the
in order to achieve this. Use the right drying off products and
the most by properly arranging the ration during this period.
further during this phase. By using an excellent ration with well
second half of the lactation.A Body Condition Score (BCS)
providegoodhygienewherethecowslie.Sufficientdrymatter
A reduction in the Kation and Anion balance prevents milk fe-
balanced complete feed, good milk production with a good
of 3.5 is the most ideal for drying off. Preventively trimming
intake (DMI) from forage is also of essential importance during
ver. Concentration of the ration will avoid a negative energy
fat-protein ration can be expected.
hooves is desirable during this period.
this phase.
balance (NEB) and prevent lingering milk fever.
Important aspects:
Important aspects:
Important aspects:
Important aspects:
•Conditionscore3.5
•Dryperiodmanagement
•Physicalactivity:grouppens(straw)withadequatespace
•Optimumbalancedration
•Hoofcorrection
•Physicalactivityandhygiene
•LowerKAB-/-200meqperkgdm
•Lactationstartfeeds
•Decreaseration
•Drymatterintake11-12kg/cow/day
•Preventionofnegativeenergybalance
•Increasefeedregime
•Ration:
•Balancedprovisionofminerals
•Freshdrinkingwater
•Stimulateliverfunctionandfertility
•Rationrequirements(perkgdm)
•Sufficient,tastyforage
•Rationrequirementsperkgdm:
-ControlrationindividuallypercowdependingonBCS
- Ration calculation Feedexpert®
•Rationrequirements(perkgdm):
- VEM 700-800
•Rationrequirements(perkgdm)
- VEM 950-1000
- CP 120-150 gram
- Concentration ration VEM 900
- CP 150-170 gram
- VEM 900
-Starchandsugars100-120
- CP140-160 gram
-Starchandsugarsatleast250g
- CP 160-170 gram
- Bypass starch max. 25 g
-Starchandsugars100-200g
- Bypass starch 40-60 gram
- KAB = X
- Bypass starch 25-40 g
- KAB = X – 200 meq
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