45-Day Dry Period Survival Checklist

45-Day Dry Period Survival Checklist

Maximize recovery in 3 critical phases

Days 1–10: Metabolic Reset
 Nutrition: Shift to low-energy diets (12–13% protein) with negative DCAD (-10 mEq/100g DM) to prevent hypocalcemia.
 Space: 36m²/cow minimum to reduce competition stress.
USONIC Tip: Activate red-light mode during night checks. Unlike white lights that disrupt melatonin, its 630nm spectrum lets cows rest while workers inspect. Result: 23% lower cortisol.

Days 11–30: Immunity Boost
Monitoring: Track NEFA (<0.3 mmol/L) and BHB (<1.0 mmol/L) weekly.
Vaccinations: Administer rotavirus/E.coli boosters by Day 25.
USONIC Advantage: Automated 16-hour "daylight" (5000K white) synchronizes circadian rhythms for better vaccine response. Trials show 12% higher IgG levels.

Days 31–45: Calving Prep
Transition Diet: Introduce lactation rations gradually (60% forage, 18% starch).
Comfort: Ensure deep-bedded sand stalls and 90cm/cow feed space.
USONIC’s Finale: In maternity pens, use night mode to minimize restlessness. Cows enter labor with optimized melatonin levels—linked to 19% faster uterine involution.

Why USONIC’s Night Simulator?
Traditional lighting sabotages nighttime recovery. USONIC engineers darkness that heals:
Red-light nights: Workers see, cows sleep (no melatonin suppression)
Dawn/dusk simulation: Triggers natural hormonal shifts
 Proven ROI: 33% higher milk yield next lactation

Last 48 Hours
→ Move 2–3 herdmates together
→ Offer ad-lib water + low-K forages
→ Keep USONIC in night mode for zero-stress calving

The Bottom Line
Dry cows need darkness to rebuild. USONIC isn’t just lighting—it’s a biological tool turning nights into recovery engines.

→ Download USONIC’s Dry Period Protocol: https://www.nightsimulatorfixture.com/

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