18 - intro to metabolic dz Flashcards

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1-7. the parturient dz complex consists of what?

A
  1. milk fever (hypocalcemia)
  2. dystocia
  3. retained placenta
  4. metritis
  5. ketosis
  6. hepatic lipidosis
  7. displaced abomasum
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  1. ketosis and hepatic lipidosis arise from the same factors

what is the path (simplified)

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  1. ^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
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1-4. What are four factors for developing ketosis and hepatic lipidosis in a dairy cow?

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  1. obesity (more fat to mobilize, DMI suppression greater)
  2. older (tend to be higher producers)
  3. restricted nutrient intake
  4. concurrent dz
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