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Ketosis is associated with negative energy balance (NEB), and is essentially universal among dairy cows in the first weeks of lactation. Any problem reducing the cow’s appetite for a length of time increases the risk of ketosis. If the glucose needs are not met, the liver starts to manufacture glucose from other basic compounds in the body – usually fat reserves. Clinical symptoms are inappetance, weight loss, reduction in milk yield, ketone body smell. The coat is having a “woody” appearance, and the head is often carried low to the ground. Some affected cows develop a nervous form of ketosis with strange behavior, e.g., aimless wandering, incessant licking of the skin, and bellow loudly for no apparent reason. TREATMENT OF KETOSIS The initial aim of treatment is to restore the lack of glucose in the body. A quick-acting glucose supplement is required immediately either as glucose intravenously or better by oral drenching of a mixture of propylene glycol and glycerol. Follow-up treatment of oral glucose precursors is aimed at providing a long term supply of glucose. Treatment should be continued for 2-4 days. Many long-acting corticosteroids have beneficial effects in ketosis. When using corticosteroids, it is most important to supply an adequate amount of glucose precursor in order to prevent excessive breakdown of muscle protein. CORRECT ENERGY supportive treatment program 1 tube of CORRECT ENERGY immediately after initial glucose infusion and followed by 1 tube twice daily for 2-4 days. CORRECT ENERGY prevention program 1 tube of CORRECT ENERGY after detection of ketone bodies in bodily fluids and followed by 1 tube twice daily for 2 days. Back to CORRECT Products |
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