Preliminary study using on-field methods for ketosis detection in goats

• Main Authors: Ahmad Affandi, Syahirah, Mohd Azmi, Amirul Faiz, Abu Hassim, Hasliza, Saharee, Abdul Aziz, Mansor, Rozaihan
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67201/1/6th%20PCVC%20AND%2027th%20VAM-16.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67201/

Ketosis is a common metabolic problem that occurs as a result of negative energy balance due to inadequate feeding. Early detection is important to prevent losses from treatment cost and death of the dam and fetus. Little information is available on the diagnosis of ketosis in goats and in Malaysia,...