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==Clinical Signs==

==Clinical Signs==

Reduced feed intake is often the first clinical sign to be noted. Other signs include decreased milk yield, lethargy and an “empty” appearing abdomen. [[The Rumen - Anatomy & Physiology|Rumen]] motility is variable, but often hypoactive following reduced feed intake.  

Reduced feed intake is often the first clinical sign to be noted. Other signs include decreased milk yield, lethargy and an “empty” appearing abdomen. [[The Rumen - Anatomy & Physiology|Rumen]] motility is variable, but often hypoactive following reduced feed intake.  

Rarely cases present with [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Central Nervous System (CNS)|central Nervous System]] signs and include incoordination, aggression, excesssive licking and chewing and occassionally bellowing.  

Rarely cases present with [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Central Nervous System (CNS)|Central Nervous System]] signs and include incoordination, aggression, excesssive licking and chewing and occassionally bellowing.  

Additionally ketosis produces a characteristic 'pear drop'(acetone) smell on the breath of affected cattle.

Additionally ketosis produces a characteristic 'pear drop'(acetone) smell on the breath of affected cattle.