Transition Feed in Anantnag
The transition period - 60 days before to 21 days after calving - is the most critical phase in a dairy animal's life. Proper transition feeding prevents milk fever, ketosis, retained placenta and mastitis, and sets up the entire 300-day lactation for success.
Suitable Animals
Pregnant cows & buffaloes (last 60 days), freshly calved animals (first 21 days)
Feeding Guidance
Dry Feed: 3-4 kg/day from 60 to 20 days before calving. Transition -21: 4-5 kg/day for the final 20 days before calving. Transition +21: 4-8 kg/day for the first 20 days after calving. No extra supplements (jaggery, oil, porridge) needed with transition feeds.
Benefits
- Prevention of retained placenta and milk fever
- Protection from ketosis and negative energy balance
- Mastitis risk reduction after calving
- Optimal BCS of 3.75 at calving
- Higher and longer peak milk production
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should transition feeding start?
From 60 days before calving: Goka Dry Feed (3-4 kg/day) until 20 days before calving, then Goka Transition -21 (4-5 kg/day) for the final 20 days, then Goka Transition +21 (4-8 kg/day) for the first 20 days after calving.
Do I need to give jaggery, oil or porridge with transition feed?
No. GOKA transition feeds are complete formulations - no extra supplements like porridge, jaggery, ghee, oil or oil cake are needed.