Zhang Z, Li X, Wang H, Guo C, Gao L, Liu L, Gao R, Zhang Y, Li P, Wang Z, Li Y, Liu G. Concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and iron in the serum of dairy cows with subclinical ketosis.
Biol Trace Elem Res 2011;
144:525-8. [PMID:
21739162 DOI:
10.1007/s12011-011-9131-9]
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Abstract
Serum concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and iron were measured in dairy cows with subclinical ketosis. Compared with healthy cows, the subclinically ketotic cows had significantly higher levels of non-esterified fatty acids and β-hydroxybutirate in serum and significantly lower levels of blood glucose (p < 0.01). No significant differences were observed, suggesting that the mineral elements measured are not involved in the pathogenesis of subclinical ketosis.
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