31/08/2026
Autumn Block Calving: Setting Your Herd Up for Success
For some dairy farmers, autumn block calving is the system of choice, concentrating calvings into a tight window from late summer through to early winter, so cows hit peak yield just as they move onto full winter rations. Done well, it’s an efficient, well-organised way to run a herd. Done without the right preparation, it can pile pressure onto cows and staff alike at the busiest time of year.
With calving fast approaching for many autumn block herds, now’s the time to make sure nutrition is prepared, from dry cow management through to those crucial first few weeks in milk.
Talk to our team:
Every autumn block system is different, shaped by forage quality, herd genetics, and calving spread. The team at Dugdale Nutrition can help review your dry cow and transition strategy ahead of the block, making sure cows go into calving in the best possible shape – and come out the other side milking well and back in calf on time.
Get in touch with your local DN Sales Specialist or call us on 01200 420200 to talk through your autumn block calving plans.
Read our blog all about it here:
https://www.dugdalenutrition.com/autumn-block-calving-setting-your-herd-up-for-success/
