The transition period is a critical time for the dairy cow. Tremendous metabolic changes and the stress of calving can take a toll on your high-production cows. Any misstep in management or nutrition can have significant downstream effects.

With Cargill’s Transition Cow Model, our consultants can analyze your current transition program and leverage our extensive knowledge of dairy cattle nutrition to derive clear solutions for your operation. This comprehensive model takes into account the nutritional needs of the whole animal, including the rumen, small intestine, lymph system, blood, bones, muscles, adipose tissue, udder, calf, and liver. Looking at the system as a whole allows us to provide a complete nutritional program for a healthier, more productive transition period.

Our consultants can provide  customized nutrition solutions designed specifically for your operation to identify any limiting factors to performance in your operation and evaluate opportunities for ingredient sourcing, diet formulations, and improved efficiencies.