Metabolic Issues / Down Cows

What is it?

Metabolic issues in dairy cows, like milk fever, ketosis, and hypocalcaemia, often occur post-calving due to nutrient imbalances, leading to “down cows” that can’t stand. Untreated, these conditions can cause permanent damage or death.

Symptoms

  • Muscle tremors, wobbliness, or inability to stand
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sudden drop in milk production
  • Lying down and refusing to get up, often resting on their chest
  • Weakness or lethargy
  • Crawler cows

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