Reduced feed intake is often the first clinical sign. Cows often refuse grain before forage. In group-fed
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Reduced feed intake is often the first clinical sign to be noted. Cows often refuse grain before forage. Other signs include decreased milk yield, lethargy and an “empty” appearing abdomen. Rumen motility is variable, but often hypoactive following reduced intake.
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Decreased milk yield, lethargy and an “empty” appearing abdomen.Rumen motility is variable, but often hypoactive following reduced intake.
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Rarely central Nervous System disturbances present in a minority of cases and include incoordination, agression excesssive licking and chewing and occassionally bellowing.
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Central Nervous System disturbances are present in a minority of cases and include incoordination, agression excesssive licking and chewing and occassionally bellowing.