Metabolic disorders in cattle

Disease

Distinguishing Features

Hypomagnesemia (Grass tetany)

Excitement, convulsions, not flaccid paralysis

Ketosis

Acetone smell, normal calcium

Downer cow syndrome

Cow remains recumbent after calcium correction

Mastitis

Fever, abnormal milk

Metritis

Foul uterine discharge

Botulism

Progressive paralysis without hypocalcemia

Rabies

Aggression, neurological signs