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Tierarztl Prax Ausg G Grosstiere Nutztiere 2013; 41(05): 289-296
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1623185
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Relation between intravascular electrolyte level and course of parturition in dairy cows

Zusammenhang zwischen intravasalen Elektrolytkonzentrationen und Geburtsverlauf beim Milchrind
K. Seyrek-Intas
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
,
D. Seyrek-Intas
2   Surgery Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
,
K. Failing
3   Working Group for Biomathematics, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany
,
G. Yilmazbas Mecitoglu
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
,
H. Bostedt
4   Klinik für Geburtshilfe, Gynäkologie und Andrologie der Groß- und Kleintiere mit Tierärztlicher Ambulanz der Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany
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Received: 30 December 2012

Accepted after revision: 10 May 2013

Publication Date:
08 January 2018 (online)

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Summary

Objective: To determine the intravascular electrolyte status in dairy cows with respect to age and different courses of parturition to clarify etiological factors influencing peri- or intrapartal imbalances of electrolyte homeostasis. Material and methods: A total of 64 cows at birth were evaluated (primiparous n = 34, pluriparous n = 30). Thirty-three cows showed normal delivery, while 31 cows had a complicated birth. Blood samples were collected intra partum (i. p.) and 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 h post partum (p. p.) as well as [2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 days p. p. and levels of total calcium (Catotal), ionized calcium (Caion), inorganic phosphate (Pa), Mg, Na, K, Cl were determined. Results: The results revealed that electrolytes show great fluctuation during and immediately p. p. in relation to age. Already during parturition pluriparous cows had a lower Catotal and Pa concentration compared to primiparous animals. Cows with dystocia exhibited a more intensive and longer lasting decrease of Ca compared to cows with normal birth. In relation to age and severity of birth Pa concentration showed a differing but basically typical course for this electrolyte. Mg, Na, K and Cl concentrations were higher during and immediately after birth compared to p. p. values. Until day 10 p. p. these electrolyte concentrations declined more in older cows with dystocia compared to younger animals. However, the influence of dystocia on concentration of these electrolytes was milder in contrast to Ca and Pa. Conclusions: In summary, primarily older cows are predisposed to imbalances of electrolyte homeostasis intra partum and at the beginning of the lactation. These changes are potentiated in case of complications during parturition. Intravascular Catotal, Caion as well as Pa are most severely affected. Clinical relevance: These results may constitute the basis for a comprehensive metaphylaxis during the peripartal period, especially in cows after dystocia, to positively influence the early convalescence phase.

Zusammenfassung

Ziel der Arbeit war, die intravasalen Elektrolytkonzentrationen bei Milchkühen in Relation zum Geburtsalter und unter unterschiedlichen Geburtsbedingungen zu bestimmen, um ätiologische Zusammenhänge von peri- und subpartalen Imbalancen der Elektrolythomöostase abzuklären. Material und Methoden: Von den einbezogenen 64 Milchkühen (primipar n = 34, pluripar n = 30) gebaren 33 komplikationsfrei und 31 komplikationsbehaftet. Die Blutentnahmen erfolgten intra partum (i. p.) und 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 h post partum (p. p.) sowie 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 d p. p. Folgende Elektrolyte wurden bestimmt: Catotal, Caion, anorganisches Phosphat [Pa], Mg, Na, K, Cl. Ergebnisse: Die Elektrolytkonzentrationen unterlagen besonders bei älteren Kühen mit Geburtskomplikationen großen Schwankungen, wobei sich ein stärkerer und länger anhaltender Abfall der Ca-Konzentration ergab als bei Kühen mit Normal geburt. Die Pa-Konzentration zeigte in Abhängigkeit von Alter und Schwere der Geburt einen etwas differierenden, in der Grundform jedoch für diesen Elektrolyt typischen Verlauf. Intra partum und unmittelbar post partum lagen sehr niedrige mittlere Pa-Werte vor. Die anschließend steigenden Konzentrationen blieben in diesem Zeitraum insgesamt unter dem Durchschnittswert von Muttertieren nach einer Eutokie. Die Konzentrationen für Mg, Na, K und Cl lagen intra partum und unmittelbar nach der Geburt höher als später post partum. Die Werte dieser Elektrolyte sanken bis zum 10. Tag p. p. bei älteren Kühen nach einer Dystokie stärker ab als bei jüngeren. Schlussfolgerung: Primär ältere Kühe neigen intrapartal und zu Laktationsbeginn zu Imbalancen der Elektrolythomöostase, die sich durch Geburtskomplikationen verstärken. Betroffen sind vor allem Catotal, Caion sowie Pa. Klini sche Relevanz: Die Resultate können als Basis für eine umfassendere Metaphylaxe in der peripartalen Periode dienen, besonders bei Kühen nach einer Dystokie, um die frühe Rekonvaleszenzphase positiv zu beeinflussen.

Key words

Electrolytes - hypocalcaemia - puerperium - dystocia - dairy cow

Schlüsselwörter

Elektrolyte - Hypokalzämie - Puerperium - Dystokie - Milchkuh
 

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