With spring calving right around the corner, its a great time to learn all about milk fever and ketosis. Both conditions can be life threatening, so being prepared is key. We cover everything from what is conditions are, how to spot the symptoms, potential treatment options as well as key prevention tricks.
*Disclaimer: We are not veterinarians. This information is for entertainment only. If you have concerns with your cow, contact your veterinarian.*
Our shout out this week goes to Pollennation! They are doing great things for our pollinators including making the worlds cutest seed lollipops! Check them out at https://www.pollennation4all.com
As always, you can reach us at
milkmaidspodcast@gmail.com
Weekly Resources:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com
https://www.amazon.com/Merck-Veterinary-Manual-Susan-Aiello/dp/0911910611
https://www.amazon.com/Cattle-Health-Handbook-Heather-Thomas/dp/1603420908
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/disorders-of-calcium-metabolism/parturient-paresis-in-cows?query=parturient
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/milk-fever/
https://extension.umn.edu/dairy-milking-cows/hypocalcemia
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/forage/getting-low-potassium-in-forages/
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/ketosis-in-cattle/ketosis-in-cattle?query=ketosis
https://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/products/bovikalc-oral-calcium-boluses
avian-influenza
https://countryfolks.com/farmers-can-treat-common-cow-ailments/
https://extension.psu.edu/examples-of-cows-at-various-body-condition-scores
Rena’s Drench https://familycow.proboards.com/thread/28171/

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