EFFECTS OF DEHYDROCHOLIC ACID (BILITON(R) ) ON METABOLISM AND LIVER-FUNCTION IN CATTLE

Authors
FURLL M
Citation
M. Furll, EFFECTS OF DEHYDROCHOLIC ACID (BILITON(R) ) ON METABOLISM AND LIVER-FUNCTION IN CATTLE, DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift, 100(9), 1993, pp. 375-378
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift → ACNP
ISSN journal
03416593
Volume
100
Issue
9
Year of publication
1993
Pages
375 - 378
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-6593(1993)100:9<375:EODA()>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Dehydrcholic acid (Biliton(R)) was given to 9 cows with a predispositi on for the fat mobilization syndrome in daily doses of 5.5 g each. Thi s was done two weeks after parturition and the results were compared w ith those from 9 untreated cows. Five other cows suffering from ketosi s or indigestion symptoms were treated too. Decreased concentrations o f liver lipids, free fatty acids (FFA), bilirubin, beta-OH-butyrate an d urea as well as increased glucose in blood plasma indicated a favour able action of Dehydrocholic acid on metabolism and liver function. We did not observe a significant influence on milk and reproduction para meters. The use of Dehydrocholic acid is recommended for use in liver disturbances.