Relationship between Keto-Test Results and Health and Reproduction Variables

a Retrospective Study using Data from Herd Health Visits in Private Practice

Authors

  • V. Caldwell Clinique Veterinaire de Coaticook, Coaticook, Quebec, Canada
  • R. Martineau Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20074607

Keywords:

negative energy balance, subclinical ketosis, Beta-hydroxybutyrate, cow-side test, first-breeding conception

Abstract

Cows in negative energy balance (NEB) can develop subclinical ketosis (SCK) and elevated Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentrations in milk. A milk strip cow-side test (Keto-Test; KTST) can be used to measure BHB and initiate vet-client discussions about transition cow management and energy issues during regular herd health visits. The purpose of this study was to relate KTST results to first-breeding conception rate and to the incidence of some metabolic diseases.

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Published

2007-09-20

Issue

2007

Section

Research Summaries 3