Jones, Gerald M.Wildman, Edward E.Troutt, H. F.2015-08-052015-08-051981-02http://hdl.handle.net/10919/55451Cows during the dry period should be slightly heavier than normal body condition or slightly over-conditioned for maximal milk production during the subsequent lactation. Feeding systems should be designed so that cows in mid to late lactation will be maintained in the desired body condition.2 pagesapplication/pdfen-USVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.LD5655.A762Dairying -- PeriodicalsDairy cattle -- PeriodicalsExtension publicationDairy cowsBody condition