Abstract |
Israeli Friesian cows in the third or later lactation were injected intramuscularly (serratus muscle of the neck) with 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 in propylene glycol in order to compare the short-term and long-term effects of the drug. Following injection of 700 micrograms 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3, the D-derivative appeared in the plasma after 12 h and reached a peak 24 h after injection. Plasma 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D increased as early as 6 h and peaked at 24 h. Plasma calcium increased after 6 h and peaked 4 to 5 d after the injection. The administration of a single dose of 350 micrograms 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 at 7 to 8 d before calving did not prevent periparturient hypocalcaemia observed in the uninjected control cows. A single injection of 700 micrograms 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 7 to 8 d before parturition prevented hypocalcemia at calving. There were no significant differences in plasma calcium 4 to 21 d after calving between the injected and control cows nor were there any cases of delayed postparturient hypocalcemia or milk fever. Results suggest that 700 micrograms 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 prolonged the calcemic effect of the drug and prevented hypocalcemia at parturition, even if administered 6 to 8 d before calving.
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Authors | M Sachs, R Perlman, A Bar |
Journal | Journal of dairy science
(J Dairy Sci)
Vol. 70
Issue 8
Pg. 1671-5
(Aug 1987)
ISSN: 0022-0302 [Print] United States |
PMID | 3668037
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Hydroxycholecalciferols
- Calcitriol
- Calcium
- alfacalcidol
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Topics |
- Animals
- Calcitriol
(blood)
- Calcium
(blood)
- Cattle
- Cattle Diseases
(blood, prevention & control)
- Female
- Hydroxycholecalciferols
(administration & dosage, blood, therapeutic use)
- Hypocalcemia
(prevention & control, veterinary)
- Parturient Paresis
(blood, prevention & control)
- Pregnancy
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