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Farm Question 6/18/2015

Posted by Jerry Hicks at 2015-06-18 04:45:16

How long should a cow remain dry between lactation periods?

Response by KC Fox at 2015-06-18 13:16:05

4 months

Response by Kate V(Va) at 2015-06-18 14:50:08

3 months.

Response by Dave Thiessen at 2015-06-18 15:05:53

Two months.

Response by Dale Wagner at 2015-06-19 01:05:59

In thia area, we ship/wean the calves in September and calve them in March. this makes them dry for 6 months. Got to let those cows have time to get back in flesh so they can feed a calf.

Response by Jerry Hicks at 2015-06-19 04:47:18

Six to eight weeks.

Response by KC Fox at 2015-06-20 00:25:18

I should have ask dairy or beef cows

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