Effects of prophylactic supplementation with QuadriCalMINI oral calcium boluses on peripartum calcium, urine pH and health in a commercial Jersey herd supplemented with anionic salts

Authors

  • A. Valldecabres Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274
  • D. Rolle Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274
  • A. Belaid Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274
  • N. Silva-del-Río Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20163444

Keywords:

subclinical hypocalcemia, supplementation, calcium, ketosis, endometritis

Abstract

The detrimental effects that subclinical hypocalcemia has on postpartum performance and the lack of a cow-side diagnostic tool drives researchers to focus on designing preventive management strategies. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of prophylactic supplementation with oral calcium boluses after calving on postpartum calcium concentration, subclinical hypocalcemia prevalence, urine acidification, ketosis and endometritis.

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Published

2016-09-15

Issue

2016

Section

Research Summaries 1