Dry-off is just around the corner, and while this period may seem short, it has a lasting influence on the future of your herd.

Udder health, fertility and milk yield in the next lactation all depend on how cows are managed during this stage.

Get it right, and you set the herd up for success. Get it wrong, and you’ll pay for it next season.

Mastitis prevention and udder health

One of the most critical goals at dry-off is preventing mastitis.

The dry period is a time when the udder undergoes major physiological changes, making cows particularly vulnerable to infection.

A smooth and well-managed dry-off process - supported by continuous health monitoring - reduces this risk.

With smaXtec’s internal temperature monitoring, you can detect early signs of inflammation long before visible symptoms appear.

This allows you to intervene early, protecting udder health and avoiding costly cases of mastitis.

William Condon, who milks 80 cows in Co. Tipperary, explains: “When I receive a temperature alert for a cow, I know it’s important, even though I might not see any symptoms.

"To help her, I give her a non-withdrawal anti-inflammatory. This helps reduce her temperature and inflammation, allowing her to manage the mastitis on her own.

"I have completely eliminated antibiotics from my routine, so there’s no risk of dumping milk.”

Your herd, your future

That’s where smaXtec makes the difference. By continuously measuring a unique combination of vital parameters - including internal body temperature, water intake, drinking cycles, rumination and activity - smaXtec provides a complete picture of each cow’s health, helping you detect early changes before they become visible.

This allows you to act early, preventing problems before they escalate. The result is fewer cases of mastitis, reduced risk of metabolic disease and cows that slip back into the milking herd without a hitch.

In plain terms: your cows start stronger, stay healthier and perform better.

The benefits carry right through. With smaXtec you have dry-off under control, and you are protecting the next lactation too.

Healthier cows, an easier transition, and milk yield potential secured.

It is about giving your herd the best chance to thrive while safeguarding the profitability of your farm.

This dry-off season, ask yourself: are your cows ready?

With smaXtec on your side, you can be sure they are - set for peak performance and a strong year ahead.

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