Postpartum health management plays a critical role in dairy farm productivity, reproductive efficiency, and long-term herd performance. Diseases such as metritis, retained placenta, ketosis, hypocalcemia (milk fever), and mastitis are among the most common challenges faced by dairy farmers worldwide.
At Qingdao RATO, we work closely with dairy farms, veterinarians, and breeding professionals to support healthier cows and more efficient farm operations through practical management strategies and advanced livestock solutions.
Postpartum Uterine Health: Reducing the Risk of Metritis
A clean calving environment and proper obstetrical practices are the foundation of uterine health after calving. Strict hygiene during assisted calving, combined with timely postpartum observation, can significantly reduce uterine infections.
Balanced nutrition—especially adequate vitamins A and E and trace minerals such as selenium—supports immune function and accelerates uterine recovery. Early detection of abnormal uterine discharge allows for prompt intervention, reducing the impact on future fertility and artificial insemination success.
Preventing Retained Placenta Through Nutrition and Management
Retained placenta is closely linked to nutritional imbalance and stress during the transition period. Optimizing vitamin and mineral supplementation, maintaining proper calcium and phosphorus ratios, and encouraging moderate exercise during late pregnancy help improve placental expulsion.
Stress reduction—such as minimizing regrouping or sudden diet changes—also plays a key role in improving postpartum recovery and overall reproductive performance.
Energy Balance Management to Prevent Ketosis
Maintaining energy balance during the transition period is essential for high-producing dairy cows. Controlled-energy diets, high-quality palatable feed, and regular monitoring of feed intake help reduce the risk of negative energy balance.
Routine monitoring of blood or milk ketone levels enables early identification of subclinical ketosis, helping farms maintain milk yield and cow health while improving herd efficiency.
Calcium Management for Milk Fever Prevention
Effective calcium management before and after calving is critical to preventing hypocalcemia. Feeding acidified transition diets and timely calcium supplementation—such as oral calcium boluses—support rapid calcium mobilization and help cows adapt smoothly to lactation demands.
Proper dry-off management further enhances metabolic stability and reduces postpartum complications.
Mastitis Control: Protecting Milk Quality and Farm Profitability
Consistent milking hygiene, clean housing conditions, and well-managed bedding systems are essential for mastitis prevention. Vaccination programs, combined with routine monitoring, help protect udder health and ensure stable milk production.
A well-managed mastitis prevention program not only improves cow welfare but also protects milk quality and farm profitability.
Integrated Solutions for Modern Dairy Farming
Modern dairy farms require more than disease treatment—they require preventive management, accurate monitoring, and reliable technical support. By combining sound herd management practices with advanced livestock equipment and reproductive technologies, dairy producers can achieve higher productivity and improved animal welfare.
Qingdao RATO remains committed to supporting dairy farms worldwide with practical knowledge, innovative tools, and long-term partnership in dairy cow health management, artificial insemination, and reproductive efficiency improvement.
Post time: Dec-15-2025