Acetonaemia

Acetonaemia

Definition: acetonaemia

acetonaemia: A disease affecting cows, caused by ketone bodies accumulating. The animal loses appetite and the smell of acetone affects the breath, urine, and milk. Early diagnosis and treatment of acetonaemia are essential to prevent severe health impacts and loss of productivity in dairy herds.

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