Subclinical metabolic disorders are often the root of many health issues in animals. They are not always immediately visible but increase the risk of further diseases in the herd, such as udder and claw diseases, uterine infections, retained placenta, or generally poor fertility outcomes. However, there is no classic case of ketosis, acidosis, milk fever, or displaced abomasum. Often, metabolic imbalances even overlap. Farms that frequently experience displaced abomasum are very likely also facing a ketosis problem, or in farms with recurring milk fever issues, ketotic metabolic situations are not uncommon. The causes of these metabolic disorders can vary widely. However, it is common to all metabolic diseases that feeding and/or management errors are almost always causally involved.

This new specialized book therefore describes practical cases that ultimately all deal with metabolic diseases as the cause of various problems. The reader will learn how to recognize subclinical metabolic disorders. The authors demonstrate how farmers can correctly interpret their LKV reports, assess rations, and how veterinary herd management can help identify diseases early and treat or prevent them effectively. The authors take you into practice!.