Important Information About Milk Fever That Farmers Should Know:
2020-03-02

Milk fever typically occurs after calving and in high-yielding dairy cows. This condition is caused by calcium deficiency in the blood and is considered a metabolic disorder. Despite being called "fever," the animal actually experiences low body temperature.
Causes of this disease:
1. Excessive calcium loss through fetal development and milk production
2. Retained placenta, uterine prolapse, or obstructed labor
3. Higher susceptibility in cows that have calved 2-3 times
4. Mineral deficiencies disrupting normal biological processes
Symptoms:
1. Reluctance to walk or eat
2. Staggering gait and inability to stand
3. Head shaking in some cases
4. Characteristic posture: lying on one side with head tucked - a distinctive sign of milk fever
5. Low body temperature, muscle tremors, protruding tongue, and in advanced cases, unconsciousness and bloating
Preventive Measures:
1. Provide balanced nutrition to pregnant cows
2. Ensure adequate mineral supplementation
3. Proper care for mature cows
4. During the last month of pregnancy, provide appropriate calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in feed
Treatment:
Consulting a registered veterinarian will yield the best results for treatment.