Urine Output, Renal Excretion, and Clearances of Urea and Creatinine in Diarrheic Calves Upon admission, Following Intensive Fluid Therapy, and After Recovery

Authors

  • Elisabeth Prölss Medical Animal Clinic, University of Munich, Germany
  • W. Klee Medical Animal Clinic, University of Munich, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005423

Keywords:

urine flow rate, fluid dynamics, diarrheic calves, glomerular filtration rate

Abstract

In diarrheal disease of young calves azotemia is a common event, and is sometimes interpreted as an indication of impaired renal function. Urea clearance is said to correlate with urinary flow, whereas creatinine clearance is taken to be influenced mainly by glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Objective of the study was to quantify urine flow rates, as well as the renal excretion of urea and creatinine, in young, diarrheic calves. The ultimate objective is to create a model that simulates fluid dynamics in diarrheic calves.

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

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2000

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