Dr. James Drackley: Dry-Off Cow Nutrition | Ep. 42

With the advancement of technology and farmer specialization, the management of cows has become more professional than ever. With the movement to close significant gaps in management strategies and refine the best practices, precision nutrition has emerged as a vital tool, particularly in light of rising feed costs, as it plays a pivotal role in maintaining profitability. And what better place to start implementing it than in the care of dry cows and calves? In this episode, our guest Dr. James Drackley shares the latest insights on key nutritional strategies for the final stage of dry-off cows, the effects and benefits of amino acid balance, improvements in early solids nutrition for calves, ideal starch content in calf starters, and the essential products that should be included in the diets of dry cows. 

“I think this is a great time to be interested and involved in the dairy industry as it continues to evolve and change.’’ - Dr. James Drackley‬

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:55) Introduction 
• (08:16) Dry-off nutritional management 
• (15:41) Amino-acid balance in the transition period 
• (20:42) Nutritional products for transition cows 
• (26:15) Calf starters 
• (36:22) The final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. James Drackley

Experience:

• Current: Professor at the University of Illinois

Background:

• Ph.D., Nutritional Physiology (Iowa State University)
• M.Sc., Dairy Science (South Dakota State University) 
• B.Sc., Dairy Production (South Dakota State University)

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