Posted by Dr. Sara Barber on June 26 2009 09:28
What is ketosis?
Ketosis is a metabolic problem in dairy cows where they are utilizing body fat for energy because they are not consuming enough energy. When the body uses fat for energy, ketones are released into the bloodstream and the cow uses these for energy. Too many ketones decrease appetite and will lead to a build-up of fat in the liver. Fat in the liver impairs liver function. Cows will normally drop their feed intake a few days before and after calving. At this time a cow will norm... [More]
Posted by Dr. Sara Barber on June 26 2009 09:28
What is ketosis?
Ketosis is a metabolic problem in dairy cows where they are utilizing body fat for energy because they are not consuming enough energy. When the body uses fat for energy, ketones are released into the bloodstream and the cow uses these for energy. Too many ketones decrease appetite and will lead to a build-up of fat in the liver. Fat in the liver impairs liver function. Cows will normally drop their feed intake a few days before and after calving. At this time a cow will norm... [More]
Posted by Administrator on June 18 2009 10:02
Also called ketosis, twin lamb disease, lambing paralysis, and hypoglycemia
Pregnancy toxemia is a metabolic disease affecting ewes during late gestation. It most commonly afflicts thin ewes, overfat ewes, and/or older ewes carrying multiple fetuses. It is caused by an inadequate intake of energy during late pregnancy, when the majority of fetal growth occurs. Treatment is to increase the blood sugar supply to the body by administering glucose intravenously or propylene glycol or molasses orall... [More]
Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 15 2004 14:54
Talking Transition: Ketosis and Fatty Liver
Dairy Newsletter 4th Quarter 2004
Transition cow management is an important topic in the dairy industry. We all know that it is important for cow's to have a dry period to give the mammary gland time to rest from the milking process and to give the growing calf time to develop. The transition from dry cow to lactating is a big change for the cows. Most of the health problems that cows develop occur around this time. One problem we commonly see in fre... [More]