MILK FEVER

 

MILK FEVER (HYPOCALCEMIA)

This is a disease of high yielding animals. This mostly occurs just before and within 3-4 day after parturition. Older animals are more prone to this disease.

Etiology-

  • Low calcium level in blood
  • By doing complete milking after parturition
  • Low calcium absorption
  • Low or no calcium containing feeding
  • Improper ratio of calcium and phosphorus 
  • Deficiency of vitamin D
  •  Transport stress may cause milk fever
  •  Sometime phosphorus and magnesium deficiency may cause milk fever

Symptoms-

Downer position

  • Animal sits in a position so that her sternum touches the ground
  •  Head deviated towards abdomen
  • Low pulse rate
  • Low body temperature
  • This can cause coma and death
Hypersensitive position

  • Animal become hypersensitive
  • Stiffness can be seen
  • High fever

Diagnose-

  • By signs and symptoms
  • Low calcium level found in blood when tested in lab

Treatment-

  • Give calcium Borogluconate or calcium magnesium Borogluconate Intravenously.
  • Give calcium orally regularly
  • Give good quality mineral mixture
  • Cortisone injections can also be given for better result

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