Differential diagnosis and treatment of lactation tetany

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LACTATION TETANY

Differential diagnosis

  • Tetanus -prolapse of membrane nictitans, no relationship to recent foaling or weaning or physical exertion.
  • Laminitis - anxiety, muscle tremor, pain in the foot.

Treatment

  • Inj. Calcium solutions- complete recovery.
  • Main sign of recovery-voiding large volumes of urine.
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