Metabolic Predictors of Disease in Transition Dairy Cows

Authors

  • Steven LeBlanc Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • Todd Duffield Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • Ken Leslie Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025044

Keywords:

Risk factors, retained placenta, displaced abomasum, metabolic tests

Abstract

Risk factors for retained placenta (RP) and displaced abomasum (DA) are well described, but significant gaps remain in understanding their pathogenesis. This field study investigated metabolic tests available in clinical practice to identify cows at increased risk of RP and DA

Cover image of the 35th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. A small group of cattle are bunched together in a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2002-09-26

Issue

2002

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I

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