lactating diary ketosis Flashcards
1
Q
who is too good at mobilizing fat stores
A
high lactation cows
late gestation
fat cows
2
Q
what are our ketones
A
BHB, acetoacetic acid, acetone
3
Q
when are we looking for ketosis
A
3-17DIM
4
Q
clinical ketosis
A
decreased, feed, decreased milk, no rumen contractions
5
Q
why do we care about subclinical ketosis
A
DA, metritis, clinical ketosis risk
6
Q
general ketosis treatment
A
300mL proplyene glycol 3- 5 days
B vitamins
flunixin
drench AAS
+- 250mL dextrose IV if nervous
7
Q
what is the best test for ketones? what does it measure?
A
precision/freestyle blood test. BHB
8
Q
what do we do with fatty liver cows
A
get to slaughter before she suffers from liver failure
