• Occurs in lactating animals usually during the first 2 months of lactation.
• Initially there is slight decrease in feed intake, drop in milk production, lethargy and firm mucous covered dung.
• As disease  progresses,  there is marked weight loss, pica (animal seeks course materials), humped-back posture. Some even show frenzy and aggression.
• Compulsive licking of mangers,  bodies,  head and nose pressing,  chewing bellowing may occur.
• Walking may be abnormal with staggering, circling and falling.
• If untreated, milk production decreases to an insignificant amount.
• Once a cow develops the condition, it is likely to recur in succeeding lactations.

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF KETOSIS

• Proper feeding during late lactation and dry period.
• Body score at calving should be 3.5 on a 5 point scale.(see chapter on signs of health)
• Sudden change of  feed /overfeeding should be avoided.
• Conditions like ROP, metritis, mastitis, environmental stress  etc should be managed properly.
• Contact a veterinarian when above symptoms are seen.

Timely treatment will save your animal