A survey on ketosis in 79 large-scale dairy cattle farms in China
10.16303/j.cnki.1005-4545.2025.08.27
- VernacularTitle:79家中国规模化牧场酮病情况调查分析
- Author:
Wenxin QIAN
1
;
Shucheng GAO
;
Guangchang MA
;
Shengyu HAN
;
Xiaochen JIA
;
Liany-ing WANG
;
Yunlong BAI
;
Chuang XU
Author Information
1. 黑龙江八一农垦大学动物科技学院农业农村部东北寒区牛病防治重点实验室,黑龙江大庆 163319
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
large-scale pasture;
ketosis in dairy cows;
research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science
2025;45(8):1792-1800
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
To clarify the current situation of ketosis in dairy cattle on large-scale pastures in China and provide new insights,a questionnaire survey was conducted to analyze the incidence,preven-tion,treatment methods,and associated costs of ketosis in 79 large-scale pastures.The results showed that the average incidence of ketosis in dairy cows was 3.97%,with a cure rate of 92.40%.The order of importance of methods for preventing and controlling ketosis was as follows:feed for-mulation optimization>blood ketone monitoring>negative energy balance monitoring>feed in-take monitoring>milk yield monitoring.The most important treatment methods are intravenous glucose>propylene glycol butyl phosphate>vitamins>choline.The most important diagnostic methods are blood ketone testing>milk ketone testing>negative energy balance testing>clinical symptoms>blood glucose testing.Economic analysis revealed that treatment costs were lower on larger farms and higher milk yields farms.Continuous optimization of feeding management,preven-tion,and control measures should be implemented on large-scale farms in China to reduce the oc-currence of ketosis in dairy cows.Additionally,more effective diagnostic and treatment methods should be employed to improve the cure rate and overall farm income.