A CASE REPORT ON BOVINE KETOSIS

Abstract

A 3.5 years old Holstein Friesian cow having body weight 350 kg having clinical signs of decreasing milk production, loosing body weight. Body condition score is very poor (3). Physical examination revealed red color urine, low ruminal movement, pale mucous membrane. Sweetish odor came out during expiration. Some laboratory tests (routine examination of blood, routine examination of urine, serum biochemistry) are advice for confirmatory diagnosis. Tests results showed higher serum triglyceride and lower serum glucose, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Red blood cell and ketone bodies are found in urine. After analysis of tests result data, physical examination findings and owner history the case was diagnosed as bovine ketosis. Intravenous glucose, calcium, phosphorus preparation, kidney tonic was given as treatment protocol. The owner was advised to supply balance ration containing enough carbohydrate during lactation period of high yielding cow as a preventive measures of ketosis.