18 - intro to metabolic dz Flashcards
1
Q
1-7. the parturient dz complex consists of what?
A
- milk fever (hypocalcemia)
- dystocia
- retained placenta
- metritis
- ketosis
- hepatic lipidosis
- displaced abomasum
2
Q
- ketosis and hepatic lipidosis arise from the same factors
what is the path (simplified)
A
- ^energy demand -> neg energy balance -> dec blood glucose -> dec insulin/glucose ratio -> activate hormone sens lipase -> metab body fat -> NEFAs go to liver -> ketone bodies/fat droplets
3
Q
1-4. What are four factors for developing ketosis and hepatic lipidosis in a dairy cow?
A
- obesity (more fat to mobilize, DMI suppression greater)
- older (tend to be higher producers)
- restricted nutrient intake
- concurrent dz