DairyTalk 328: Vaccinate 11 Days Earlier: How Dry-Off Timing Influences Milk Yield - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode is based on a technical article examining
how adjustments in routine herd management protocols can
influence productivity and animal welfare. A study from the
University of Georgia indicates that administering vaccinations
about eleven days before dry-off reduces stress and can increase
subsequent milk yield by up to 1,500 pounds per cow. The article
places these findings within a broader discussion of data-driven
herd management. It also highlights the role of sensor
technologies in identifying issues such as subacute ruminal
acidosis at an early stage. At the same time, the analysis
cautions that digital monitoring tools only deliver economic
value when the information they generate leads to concrete
management changes. With comments on a "The Bullvine"-article
(March 13th, 2026) by Andrew Hunt: https://www.thebullvine.com