25-hydroxycholecalciferol for prevention of "milk fever" in dairy cows.

Abstract	Intramuscular injections of 4 or 8 mg 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH D3) in 5 ml corn oil given three days before the predicted calving date and repeated at weekly intervals until calving effectively reduced the incidence of parturient paresis. Drug efficacy was improved in cows receiving low to normal recommended levels of dietary phosphorus prepartum. With proper management techniques, 25-OH D3 could prevent parturient paresis in dairy cattle.
Authors	N A Jorgensen, R L Horst, H F DeLuca, M L Ogilvie
Journal	The Veterinary record (Vet Rec) Vol. 103 Issue 7 Pg. 136-8 (Aug 12 1978) ISSN: 0042-4900 [Print] England
PMID	695255 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Hydroxycholecalciferols Phosphorus Calcium
Topics	Animals Calcium (blood) Cattle Cattle Diseases (prevention & control) Female Hydroxycholecalciferols (administration & dosage, therapeutic use) Injections, Intramuscular Parturient Paresis (prevention & control) Phosphorus (blood) Pregnancy

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