Knowby
Dairy Systems

Ketosis
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Step 1 of 6Caused by high energy demands post calving exceeding intake resulting in negative energy balance.
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Step 2 of 6
Clinical cases are slab sided due to not eating along with a massive drop in milk production.
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Step 3 of 6Check they haven’t got a temperature? RFM ? Black mastitis
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Step 4 of 6
Treatment involves 500ml dextrose I/V THESE BAGS ARE PINK
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Step 5 of 6I also treat with meloxicam.
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Step 6 of 6
Follow up with oral Ketol.