Interpretation of blood profiles in problem dairy herds

Authors

  • J. F. Cote Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Health Management Section, Wellington Place, R.R. 1, Fergus, Ontario N1M 2W3, Canada
  • B. Hoff Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Veterinary Laboratory Services, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1991no26p7-11

Keywords:

Blood chemistry, cattle diseases, cows, Dairy cows, Diagnosis, Disease surveys, Haematology, Laboratory diagnosis, Normal values, Therapy

Abstract

Blood profiles can be an important extension of the clinical evaluaton of herds with production or reproductive problems. Biochemical and haematological tests can be used to identify many factors involved in herd problems. However, other steps should also be taken to determine the nutritional and health status of a problem herd. For example, feed testing and ration evaluaton should be done along with the blood profile. Interpretation of profiles is most accurate if they are accompanied by clinical history and ration information. The clinician, the nutritionist and the clinical pathologist should work as a team.

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Published

1991-09-01

How to Cite

Cote, J. F., & Hoff, B. (1991). Interpretation of blood profiles in problem dairy herds. The Bovine Practitioner, 1991(26), 7–11. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1991no26p7-11

Issue

No. 26 (1991 September)

Section

Articles