Early dry-off can help manage market unpredictability:Longer dry periods reduce production while maintaining future production capacity

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KEEPING COWS IN DRY periods longer than usual is one way farmers can manage market unpredictability in the COVID-19 pandemic environment.Farm & Food Care Ontario brought together Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) veterinarian Dr. Cynthia Miltenburg and OMAFRA dairy specialist Marlene Paibomesai for a recent webinar on how to best manage cows through a longerdry period.According to Paibomesai, drying cows off early is a quick way to reduce production while maintaining herd size and future production potential.