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===Treatment===

===Treatment===

Treatment involves restoring serum calcium levels back to normal as soon as possible, to avoid complications such as nerve and muscle damage. '''Calcium borogluconate''' is given intravenously (i/v), and sometimes also '''suncutaneous (s/c)''' to provide a more sustained release. Many solutions also contain '''magnesium and phosphorus''', which can sometimes be helpful and is not contraindicated. Calcium solutions should be administered slowly over 10-20 minutes and the heart auscultated for [[:Category:Arrhythmia|arrhythmias]].

Treatment involves restoring serum calcium levels back to normal as soon as possible, to avoid complications such as nerve and muscle damage. '''Calcium borogluconate''' is given intravenously (i/v), and sometimes also '''subcutaneous (s/c)''' to provide a more sustained release. Many solutions also contain '''magnesium and phosphorus''', which can sometimes be helpful and is not contraindicated. Calcium solutions should be administered slowly over 10-20 minutes and the heart auscultated for [[:Category:Arrhythmia|arrhythmias]].

The animal will respond quickly to calcium supplementation, and '''eructation, defecation and urination''' should occur once the cow rises.

The animal will respond quickly to calcium supplementation, and '''eructation, defecation and urination''' should occur once the cow rises.