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Ketosis Matters

Learn more about key topics surrounding ketosis management from Professor Mike Overton, as well as other resources on Kexxtone™:


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Mike Overton discusses the epidemiology of ketosis

Topics discussed in this video:

  • How much ketosis is there in my herd?
  • What is the critical threshold for ketosis?
  • Prevalence & incidence - what's the difference?


Mike Overton discusses cows at risk

Topics discussed in this video:

  • Cow health is a bell-shaped curve. Even well managed herds have outliers.
  • High risk cows and heat stress.



The consequences of hidden ketosis

Hidden ketosis

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