metabolic disease in farm animals

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Metabolic disease
A group of conditions caused by deficiencies in essential nutrients such as fats, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and water.
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Ketosis
A carbohydrate deficiency disease primarily affecting dairy cows, resulting from negative energy balance.
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Signs of Ketosis
Symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, decreased milk production, acetone smell in breath, nervous signs, and dull coat.
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Milk Fever
A mineral deficiency (hypocalcemia) affecting dairy cows, especially post-calving, due to high calcium demand during lactation.
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Signs of Milk Fever
Symptoms include weakness, inability to stand, muscle tremors, decreased milk production, loss of appetite, and rapid breathing.
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Fatty Liver Disease
A condition caused by overnutrition during late pregnancy or early lactation leading to fat accumulation in the liver.
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Signs of Fatty Liver Disease
Symptoms include reduced appetite, weight loss, dull coat, decreased milk yield, and lethargy.
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Hypomagnesemia (Grass Tetany)
A magnesium deficiency disease affecting cattle, sheep, and goats, often seen in lush pastures.
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Signs of Hypomagnesemia
Symptoms include muscle tremors, increased heart rate, convulsions, and death if untreated.
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Milk or Lactation Tetany
A calcium and magnesium deficiency occurring in dairy cows during the early lactation period.
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Signs of Milk or Lactation Tetany
Symptoms include restlessness, muscle tremors, incoordination, and collapse.
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Hypoglycemia
A condition of low blood sugar primarily affecting neonates or stressed animals due to inadequate intake.
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Signs of Hypoglycemia
Symptoms include weakness, lethargy, tremors, and potential collapse or death in severe cases.
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Rumen Acidosis (Acidotic Disease)
A disease affecting ruminants caused by high carbohydrate and low fiber consumption leading to lactic acid overproduction.
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Signs of Rumen Acidosis
Symptoms include loss of appetite, diarrhea, bloating, and lameness.
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Nitrate Poisoning
A condition caused by high levels of nitrates in forages or water, affecting cattle, sheep, and goats.
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Signs of Nitrate Poisoning
Symptoms include brown-colored mucus membranes, rapid breathing, lethargy, and potential death.
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Parturient Paresis (Postpartum Paralysis)
A condition affecting dairy cows, sheep, and goats immediately after calving, due to calcium or phosphorus deficiency.
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Signs of Parturient Paresis
Symptoms include inability to stand, weakness, and reduced appetite.
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Toxemia of Pregnancy
A condition affecting sheep and goats during late pregnancy due to poor nutrient intake and energy imbalance.
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Signs of Toxemia of Pregnancy
Symptoms include decreased appetite, weakness, lethargy, coma, and potential death.
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Anemia
A condition characterized by a deficiency in iron or vitamins B12 and B6.
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