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

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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/