Hypokalemia and Recumbency in Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • S. F. Peek Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
  • T. J. Divers Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853
  • C. Guard Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005424

Keywords:

risk factors, hypokalemia, muscle weakness, recumbency

Abstract

This is a retrospective case series designed to highlight the clinical presentation, risk factors and treatment of severe hypokalemia associated with muscle weakness and recumbency in lactating dairy cattle.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

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