[Evaluation of metabolic profile tests using a computer].

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Animal Science
• Biochemistry

Context:

• Metabolism profile tests are crucial for assessing dairy cow health.
• Evaluating these profiles traditionally can be time-consuming and complex.
• Accurate interpretation of metabolic data is essential for herd management.

Purpose:

• To develop a computer program for efficient evaluation of dairy cow metabolism profile tests.
• To automate the plotting and analysis of metabolic parameters.
• To clearly visualize deviations from reference levels for improved diagnostics.

Summary:

• A FORTRAN-language program for the TESLA-200 computer was developed to evaluate dairy cow metabolism profiles.
• The system processes data from the Consul-253 device, generating histograms that compare individual parameter levels against 95% confidence intervals.
• Deviations are quantified, and the program clearly highlights any values outside the normal range, also providing tables of calculated deviations and abnormality counts.

Impact:

• Enables rapid and clear identification of metabolic abnormalities in dairy cows.
• Facilitates more accurate and efficient herd health monitoring and management.
• Provides a standardized, computer-aided method for interpreting complex metabolic data.