Dry Period

The dry period allows mammary tissue to recover and repair, and for cows that have been treated with antibiotic dry cow treatment (DCT), a chance to cure existing infections.

A minimum of six weeks (and preferably eight weeks) is recommended between drying off and calving for regeneration of udder tissue. It is important to prevent new infections, especially in the early dry period, which is why good management and monitoring of cows during the dry period is essential.

Find practical advice and technical resources in this section to better prevent, find, and treat mastitis during the dry period.