DRYING OFF A COW.

Shannon News, 15 April 1925, Page 4

DRYING OFF A COW.

Most dairy farmers believe that cows should be given a period ol rest before they com? into full profit vgu in In the case" of-'some'cows' (Jeraeys, for instance)) it is very difficult'to secure this period of rest, as they milk so persistently There is very little danger to thelidder in drying up a cow. If she is producing lOlbs of milk a day or under, milking can be stopped at any time without any harm occuring. The udder will simply fill up for a few days, and this'milk will be reabsorbed into the system. If a cow is producing a greater quantity of milk than that mentioned, it is abvisable to proceed more gradually. First of all supplementary feeding such is maize, turnips should be stopped, and only ordinary pasture allowed. The period between makings should be lengthened by milking only once a day, and after two or three days by extending the time to once in two days. It may take two weeks to dry up the supply. Only just sufficient water should be allowed. An old plan is to moisten the whole udder with a solution of vinegar and water and keep it soft with carbolised glycerine.