Difference between revisions of "Ketosis of Cattle"

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Ketosis

Also known as: Acetonemia
Ketonemia
See also: Ketosis

Description

Signalment

Occurs in high yielding dairy cows a few weeks postpartum.

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

  • 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

Treatment

Prognosis

References