Difference between revisions of "Ketosis of Cattle"

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Revision as of 20:39, 28 June 2010

(acetonemia) Ketosis

  • occurs in high yielding dairy cows a few weeks postpartum
  • due to excessive loss of glucose in the milk
  • milk yield drops
  • smell of ketones on the breath
  • ketones excreted in the milk
  • self-limiting condition