An Observational Study of Blood Glucose, Non-Esterified Fatty Acid, and Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Concentrations in a Commercial Dairy Herd with a High Incidence of Ketosis

Authors

  • D. F. Calderon School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706
  • N. B. Cook School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706
  • G. R. Oetzel School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084431

Keywords:

Ketosis, early lactation, BHBA concentration, glucose, non-esterified fatty acids

Abstract

Ketosis, defined as blood beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) concentrations greater than 1,400 umol/1, is an important problem in dairy herds. Ketosis in early lactation has been associated with decreased milk yield, increased risk for displaced abomasum, and impaired reproductive performance. The objective of this study was to investigate relationships between concentrations of blood BHBA, glucose, and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in transition dairy cows in a commercial dairy herd with a high incidence of ketosis.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

Downloads

Published

2020-02-03

Issue

2008

Section

Research Summaries