Lactation Tetany of Mares Lactation tetany of mares also known as eclampsia and transport tetany in mares (female horses). Lactation tetany of mares is caused by hypocalcemia and is characterized by abnormal behaviour progressing to in coordination and tetany. Etiology It occurs after prolonged exertion or transport and in lactating mares due to acute depletion […]

Milk Fever in Cows Milk fever in cows is also known as Parturient paresis or Hypocalcaemia. It is a metabolic disease of adult females that occurs most commonly around the time of parturition and is characterised by hypocalcaemia, severe muscle weakness, sternal recumbency, and lateral recumbency. Etiology The principle cause of milk fever is a

Metabolic Profile Tests (MPTs) for dairy animals are like health check-ups. They look at different things in the blood to see if the animals are healthy. These tests check how well the body is using energy, proteins, fats, and minerals. By doing these tests, we can find out early if animals have any health issues and take steps to keep them healthy and productive.

The transition period is the last three weeks of pregnancy (close-up dry period) and the first two weeks of lactation (early fresh period). It is the critical period in the cow’s preparation for lactation. Minimising the incidence of metabolic or health disorders at this time will help the cow achieve maximum milk production.