Title of article :
Detection of Subclinical Ketosis in Dairy Cows
Author/Authors :
Zhang, Zhigang Northeast Agricultural University - College of Veterinary Medicine, China , Liu, Guowen Jilin University - College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China , Wang, Hongbin Northeast Agricultural University - College of Veterinary Medicine, China , Li, Xiaobing Jilin University - College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China , Wang, Zhe Jilin University - College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China
Abstract :
Ketosis is a common metabolic disorder frequently observed in dairy cows during the early lactation period. It is characterized by increased levels of ketone bodies in the blood, urine, and milk. Subclinical ketosis (SCK) in dairy cattle is an excess level of circulating ketone bodies in the absence of clinical signs of ketosis. Usually, detection of SCK is carried out by testing the ketone concentrations in blood, urine, and milk. Here, This review overview the detection methods for SCK in dairy cows, including cowside and laboratory tests.
Keywords :
Cowside tests , Dairy Cows , Ketone , Laboratory tests , Subclinical ketosis
Journal title :
Pakistan Veterinary Journal
Journal title :
Pakistan Veterinary Journal
