Dr. Andy Hubner: Dry-Off of the High-Producing Dairy Cow | Ep. 68

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andy Hubner, Assistant Clinical Professor at Purdue University, explains why dry-off should be viewed as the beginning of the next lactation, not the end of the previous one. He discusses inflammation after dry-off, common procedural mistakes, antimicrobial and sealant decisions, vaccination strategies, cow comfort, and cooling. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research articles:

Measurement of haptoglobin after the time of dry-off and effects of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug administered on the day of dry-off to Holstein dairy cows

A randomized, controlled trial examining quarter-level somatic cell count and culture-based selective dry cow therapy against blanket dry cow therapy on early lactation production outcomes

"The dry period should prepare cows for the most profitable and vulnerable stage of their next lactation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Andy Hubner is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Purdue University. Drawing on experience in private veterinary practice, his work addresses dry cow management, dry-off procedures, inflammation, and practical decisions that help prepare dairy cows for the next lactation. Learn more from Dr. Andy Hubner on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (02:11) Why dry cows matter
• (04:20) Dry-off as a new beginning
• (04:50) Common procedure mistakes
• (08:02) Management decisions
• (08:32) Selective antimicrobial use
• (11:12) Closing thoughts

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