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[Effects of dehydrocholic acid (Biliton) on metabolism and liver function in cows]
1Medizinischen Tierklinik, Veterinärmedizinischen Fakultät, Universität Leipzig.
Abstract:
Dehydrocholic acid (Biliton) was given to 9 cows with a predisposition for the fat mobilization syndrome in daily doses of 5.5 g each. This was done two weeks after parturition and the results were compared with those from 9 untreated cows. Five other cows suffering from ketosis or indigestion symptoms were treated too. Decreased concentrations of liver lipids, free fatty acids (FFA), bilirubin, beta-OH-butyrate and urea as well as increased glucose in blood plasma indicated a favourable action of Dehydrocholic acid on metabolism and liver function. We did not observe a significant influence on milk and reproduction parameters. The use of Dehydrocholic acid is recommended for use in liver disturbances.

