Nutritional Management of the Transition Cow
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The transition period for dairy cows, which refers to the time from 3 weeks before through 3 weeks after calving, is now recognized as the most critical phase of the lactation cycle (Drackley , 1999) . Nutrition and management during this period essentially determine the profitability of th e cow for the remainder of the lactation . A problem-filled transition gets cows off to a poor start to lactation. Signs of an inadequate transition program include cows that are slow to come onto feed after calving, an excessive incidence of metabolic disorders, cyclic feed intakes, and excessive loss of body condition after calving (Drackley, 1998) .
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