Milk fever 2k18-av-09 SAU.pptx

Milk fever In bovine family

1. SUBMITTED BY: ABDUL RASHEED SHAIKH 2K18-AV-09 MED-401 VETERINARY PREVENTIVE MEDICINE II SINDH AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY TANDOJAM

2. MILK FEVER Synonyms; Parturient paresis, hypocalcaemia Sindhi; sootak , Sootaki bukhar Milk fever is metabolic disorders of dairy cows. Usually seen at post calving. Occurs within in 24 hours post calving ( may be 2-3 days post calving). Due to low calcium in blood.

3. Calcium: Mineral 99% body's skeleton is made up calcium Helping muscle to contract Nerve function Regulates normal heart rhythms

4. Etiology: Milk fever is caused by deficiency of calcium in blood . Normal level of calcium in cow: 8.2-10.2 mg/dl When deficiency occurs: 4.2-6.8 mg/dl

5. Clinical signs: Anorexia Restless muscle shivering Sitting position Turning of neck towards side Body temperature decrease Low Heart rate Respiratory become low.

6. Treatment: Treatment should be given as soon as possible Drip; Calcium borogluconate ( With magnesium, phosphorus, dextrose) 300-400 ml IV Route Animal get up within 10-20 minutes defecation and urine pass Start regurgitation Cow that are flat out should be supported in normal sitting position to relieve pain (Recumbency position) Recovered cow should not be milked completely within 24 Hours .

7. Prevention: Feed management of pregnant female is must during last trimester of gestation period. U se Supplements mostly of calcium and other essential trace minerals, Concentrates.