{"id":527504,"date":"2025-11-27T10:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veteo.eu\/?page_id=527504"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:58:25","slug":"metabolic-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/veteo.eu\/en\/services\/metabolic-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Metabolic monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Metabolic monitoring in a dairy cow herd<\/h2>\n

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The examination makes it possible to assess the herd\u2019s level of risk for postpartum diseases resulting from improper preparation of cows for calving. Herd metabolic monitoring is based on testing at least seven animals before and after calving.<\/h3>\n

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The test result includes a comparison of the parameters listed below along with their interpretation:<\/h4>\n

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  • albumin,<\/li>\n
  • AST,<\/li>\n
  • total protein,<\/li>\n
  • inorganic phosphorus,<\/li>\n
  • GGT,<\/li>\n
  • magnesium,<\/li>\n
  • urea,<\/li>\n
  • calcium,<\/li>\n
  • non-esterified fatty acids,<\/li>\n
  • beta-hydroxybutyrate,<\/li>\n
  • fibrinogen,<\/li>\n
  • haptoglobin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764240675451{margin-top: 20px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-color: #e5e5e5 !important;}”]Evaluating the above parameters before and after calving makes it possible to effectively detect an increased risk of negative energy balance, retained placenta, ketosis, displaced abomasum, metritis, and inflammation of other organs (e.g., mastitis) after calving.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1764935246527{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #F7F7F7 !important;}” bg_color_value=”#F7F7F7″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764240696739{margin-top: 20px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Other indications for laboratory testing:<\/h3>\n

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    • periodic testing (e.g., quarterly) of healthy animals to monitor proper metabolic processes and enable early detection of subclinical disorders,<\/li>\n
    • monitoring in risk situations, e.g., after changes in feeding or housing conditions,<\/li>\n
    • testing when health problems or a drop in milk production occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Blood collection timing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • before calving: between 14 and 2 days<\/strong> prior to the expected calving date,<\/li>\n
      • after calving: between days 3 and 14<\/strong> of lactation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Each evaluated parameter is discussed individually, and an example description of a single parameter is provided below:<\/h3>\n

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        Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity in the examined cows.<\/h4>\n

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