The Future Toolbox for Managing Ketosis in Dairy Cow Herds: A European Key Opinion Leader Consensus
Celien Kemel1, Angelique C M Rijpert-Duvivier2, Nina Strus3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction, and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
Abstract:
Ketosis is a major metabolic disorder that significantly impacts dairy cow health, welfare, and farm profitability, posing challenges to both farmers and veterinarians. This opinion paper, derived from expert panel discussions and a review of the scientific literature, provides a comprehensive, proactive approach to modern ketosis management. It addresses the critical need for increased farmer awareness, emphasizing the veterinarians' involvement as consultants and data interpreters and equipping them with essential skills in data analysis, communication, and farmer education. This paper also details a practical toolbox of diagnostic, therapeutic, management, and preventive strategies, including precision technologies and welfare-enhancing practices, to optimize metabolic health, enhance productivity, and ensure the long-term sustainability of dairy farming. This expert consensus translates scientific knowledge into practical on-farm actions, empowering farmers with risk-based insights and equipping veterinarians with tools and strategies for success. Ultimately, the consensus of our opinion paper reflects an industry-wide transition toward absolute transparency in diagnostic reporting, based on reliable data that creates an indispensable foundation for evidence-based ketosis management.
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