A. Sharma, S. Dongre, M. Rahul, C.D. Kale, W. Prasad Nutritional, management, transition, dairy, cow 210-214 2 (5) September, 2026 Transition period in dairy cows is critical period in which the cows undergo large metabolic adaptations in energy and mineral metabolism to support lactation and avoid metabolic dysfunction. The practical goal of nutritional management during this timeframe is to support these metabolic adaptations. Increasing the amount of energy supplied through dietary carbohydrate during the prepartum period results in generally positive effects on metabolism and performance of transition cows.