Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates
Abstract Background Dairy productivity can be improved by controlling metabolic diseases in dairy cows such as milk fever. The aim of this study was to estimate the cumulative incidence of milk fever during four years (2019 to 2022) at an anonymous dairy farm in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. For this st...
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| author | Shaikha Ahmed Alshehhi Temesgen Mohammed Aboma Zewude Berecha Bayissa Asha Antony Berhanu Adnew Degafa Gobena Ameni |
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| description | Abstract Background Dairy productivity can be improved by controlling metabolic diseases in dairy cows such as milk fever. The aim of this study was to estimate the cumulative incidence of milk fever during four years (2019 to 2022) at an anonymous dairy farm in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. For this study, the records of the diagnosis of milk fever in 7540 parturient cows during four years was used. Results The monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever over four years was 2.2% (95% confidence interval, CI: 1.9, 2.3%). It was highest in 2021 (3.41 ± 0.41%) while it was lowest (0.87 ± 0.20%) in 2022. Based on multivariate binary logistic regression analysis, the odds of the monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever was 4.12 (95% CI: 2.31, 7.34) times higher in 2021 than in 2022. Similarly, it was 4.30 (95% CI: 2.38, 7.78) times higher in winter than in autumn. On the other hand, the monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever was 0.07 (95% CI: 0.03, 0.16) and 0.41 (95% CI: 0.06, 0.33) times lower in lactations 2 and 3 than in lactation 7, respectively. Lastly, milk fever was significantly associated with subclinical ketosis (χ2 = 54.74; p < 0.001). Conclusion The monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever could be considered as low while further strengthening preventive measures would benefit the farm. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2acdea4ee27402f94c4e431eda9a35a2025-01-05T12:33:21ZengBMCBMC Veterinary Research1746-61482024-12-012011910.1186/s12917-024-04455-4Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab EmiratesShaikha Ahmed Alshehhi0Temesgen Mohammed1Aboma Zewude2Berecha Bayissa3Asha Antony4Berhanu Adnew Degafa5Gobena Ameni6Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates UniversityDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates UniversityDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates UniversityVaccine Production and Drug Formulation Directorate, National Veterinary InstituteDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates UniversityDepartment of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates UniversityDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates UniversityAbstract Background Dairy productivity can be improved by controlling metabolic diseases in dairy cows such as milk fever. The aim of this study was to estimate the cumulative incidence of milk fever during four years (2019 to 2022) at an anonymous dairy farm in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. For this study, the records of the diagnosis of milk fever in 7540 parturient cows during four years was used. Results The monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever over four years was 2.2% (95% confidence interval, CI: 1.9, 2.3%). It was highest in 2021 (3.41 ± 0.41%) while it was lowest (0.87 ± 0.20%) in 2022. Based on multivariate binary logistic regression analysis, the odds of the monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever was 4.12 (95% CI: 2.31, 7.34) times higher in 2021 than in 2022. Similarly, it was 4.30 (95% CI: 2.38, 7.78) times higher in winter than in autumn. On the other hand, the monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever was 0.07 (95% CI: 0.03, 0.16) and 0.41 (95% CI: 0.06, 0.33) times lower in lactations 2 and 3 than in lactation 7, respectively. Lastly, milk fever was significantly associated with subclinical ketosis (χ2 = 54.74; p < 0.001). Conclusion The monthly cumulative incidence of milk fever could be considered as low while further strengthening preventive measures would benefit the farm.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04455-4Calcium cyclersCumulative incidenceMilk feverRisk factor |
| spellingShingle | Shaikha Ahmed Alshehhi Temesgen Mohammed Aboma Zewude Berecha Bayissa Asha Antony Berhanu Adnew Degafa Gobena Ameni Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates BMC Veterinary Research Calcium cyclers Cumulative incidence Milk fever Risk factor |
| title | Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_full | Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_fullStr | Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_full_unstemmed | Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_short | Retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows: a case study in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_sort | retrospective study on the cumulative incidence of milk fever in parturient cows a case study in the united arab emirates |
| topic | Calcium cyclers Cumulative incidence Milk fever Risk factor |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04455-4 |
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