Ketosis: energy shortfall after calving
Ketosis is a metabolic condition in which fat breakdown produces ketones faster than the body can use them. It is most common in dairy cows in early lactation, when feed intake cannot meet the energy needed for milk production. Rations that meet energy needs are central to prevention.
What might you notice after calving?
For example, a cow eats less for several days after calving and her milk yield falls. Note both changes so everyone caring for her can review whether the ration supplies enough energy for milk production.
How can HerdMobile help?
HerdMobile helps you compare feed intake with milk yield after calving, making it easier to spot changes and review the cow's energy needs.
Questions from the farm
Which early change should you watch for?
Reduced feed intake after calving is a useful early warning, often alongside falling milk yield. Follow both daily during the first weeks so you can spot changes before more animals are affected.
Does ketosis only affect dairy cows?
Ketosis is best known in dairy cows in early lactation, but any animal using more energy than it takes in can be affected. Following feeding and health changes helps you identify groups at risk.
How HerdMobile helps
Bring your animals, feed stocks and farm accounts together on your Android phone. HerdMobile keeps your daily work moving offline: record events, compare feed quantities and follow sales and payments in one place. Use your own feeds and herd information to prepare a ration, then keep a backup file under your control.
Use HerdMobile to follow feed intake and milk yield after calving, so you can spot changes early and review whether energy needs are being met.
