The dry period is crucial for rebuilding mammary tissue and restoring the body's equilibrium in cows subjected to intense lactation. Appropriate supplementation allows the animal to replenish mineral and vitamin stores and prepare for the next lactation. This period can be managed as a single group or divided into three phases:
• The first, known as Drying-off,
• The second, Far-Off,
• The third, known as Close-Up or pre-calving.