DairyTalk 147: Targeted Transition Management - Prevention That Pays - by Helmut Demmelhuber

Fresh-cow disease is expensive - costing anywhere from $300 to
over $1,000 per case. New research from Penn State shows that
targeted transition management can cut disease rates by up to 30%
and generate $200 - $500 in net profit per cow and lactation. By
identifying high-risk animals early using existing data such as
BCS or somatic cell counts, farms can replace blanket treatments
with precision interventions. While adoption in the U.S. is
slowed by software gaps and inconsistent execution, European
examples like the Netherlands prove that disciplined, selective
dry-off programs can scale successfully. The key to profitability
is simple: consistent protocols, applied with precision. With
comments on a "The Bullvine"-article (December 5th, 2025) by
Andrew Hunt: https://www.thebullvine.com