Epidemiology of downer cow syndrome

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF DOWNER COW SYNDROME

  • Occurs as a sequele of milk fever 2 or 3 days after calving in heavy milk producers
  • Concurrently with milk fever in many cases
  • Common during peak lactation years of high producers
  • It is a complication arising due to delayed or incomplete treatment of various diseases after parturition
  • Poor housing conditions , excess body fat, septic conditions and malnutrition may act as predisposing factors.
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