Spring Preparation in Drought

Information and resources to support dairy farmers in preparing for spring during drought.

Animal health and nutrition

  • Checklist for Transition Cow Management  PDF,  0.05 MB

  • Feed Value Varies in Different Feeds  PDF,  0.34 MB

  • Feeding Early Dry Cows Well  PDF,  1.41 MB

  • Impacts of Your Feeding Decisions  PDF,  0.67 MB

  • Observing and Quantifying Cow Signs  PDF,  1 MB

Pasture and crop options

  • Chicory: Summer Cropping Options  PDF,  0.37 MB

  • Millet and Sorghum: Summer Cropping Options  PDF,  0.35 MB

  • Turnips: Summer Cropping Options  PDF,  0.28 MB

Pasture management

  • Making the Most of Spring Pasture  PDF,  0.13 MB

  • Managing Pasture Paddocks in Dry Conditions  PDF,  0.3 MB

  • Maximising Spring Feed with Nitrogen  PDF,  0.12 MB