periparturient paresis

Milk fever (hypocalcaemia)

Milk Fever, also known as hypocalcaemia or parturient paresis, is the most common metabolic disease affecting dairy cattle, affecting around  5-10% cows annually. It usually presents as a down cow around calving. However this presentation could be many other diseases so a thorough history and clinical exam is essential. 

Aetiology

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