Six possible clinical problems occurring in the early postpartum period of cows:
Possible clinical problems occurring in the early postpartum period of bovines: milk fever PPH Hypoglycemia(ketosis) Downer cow syndrome hypomagnesemia udder edema 1. Milk fever: Milk Fever is also called Parturient Paresis Definition It is a febrile disease that occurs most commonly at/or after parturition (12-72 hours). Etiology It is caused by Hypocalcemia. Epidemiology It occurs in high producing cows 5-10 years. Clinical Findings A) Excitement stage: · Restlessness, hypersensitivity, tremor, and tetany. · Protrusion of tongue and grinding of teeth. Shaking of the head with a stiff gait. B) Sternal Recumbancy: · Depression, drowsy, sternal recumbency, and unable to rise. · The head turned into the flank. Hypothermia with cool skin. · Decreased heart sounds and increased heart rate (180/minute). · D...