Metabolic disorders in Ruminant, Fat Cow Syndrome ,Fatty liver syndrome

- Epidemiology

FCS is most common in:

• High-producing dairy cows
• Cows with Body Condition Score (BCS) > 4 at calving
• Multiparous cows
• Cows experiencing feed restriction prepartum
• Animals exposed to environmental or management stressors around calving

Incidence increases when cows gain excessive weight during the dry period or experience sudden decreases in dry‑matter intake (DMI) before calving.