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Drying up Cows and the Effect of Different Methods upon Milk Production¹

Division of Dairy Husbandry, University of Minnesota, St. Paul

ABSTRACT

Results of an investigation using 18 cows in which three methods of drying off cows were studied and compared are reported. The methods considered were incomplete milking, intermittent milking, and complete cessation of milking. The data show that complete cessation of milking can safely be recommended as a method for drying off cows producing at least up to 20 pounds daily. Cows can be dried off in less time by this method than by either of the other two methods considered. No significant difference was noted in the quantity or quality of milk in the lactations following the drying up of cows by the three methods used.

Attention is called to the probable desirability of not disturbing the re-sorption phenomenon through intermittent or partial milking when drying off cows. Drying off cows through complete cessation of milking conserves leucocytes that may have an important function in resorption.

¹ The data in this paper are taken from a thesis presented to the Graduate Faculty, University of Minnesota, by Ralph Wayne in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Published with the approval of the Director as Paper 1096 Journal Series, Minnesota Experiment Station.