How is Monopropylene Glycol Used in the Treatment of Ketosis?

Ketosis occurs in dairy cows or cattle breeding due to sedentary feeding conditions. Ketosis occurs with the increase of ketone molecules in the blood or metabolism of animals.

If cattle do not receive sufficient amounts of glucose, their energy needs cannot be met. Therefore, ketosis occurs. Specifically, there is insufficient glucose in dairy cows. The onset of ketosis occurs in dairy cows during the first weeks of calving. The duration of exposure to ketosis here continues for approximately 60 days.

What Are the Symptoms in Cows with Ketosis?

Symptoms of constipation will occur in cows with ketosis. With the use of Mono Propylene Glycol, animal feces will liquefy to a certain extent. In some cases, excessive liquefaction occurs. In this case, the use of monopropylene glycol should be discontinued.

What Are the Issues That Cause Ketosis?

Silages that are not in dry form or are very wet, and silages with a not fully yellowed appearance, have low water-soluble carbohydrate content. At the same time, they contain Clostridium bacteria.

These bacteria ferment carbohydrates into butyric acid instead of lactic acid. Ensiled corn kernels or corn silages do not support clostridial growth very well due to their high level of water-soluble carbohydrate content.

How Are the Treatment Stages and Dosage Applications for Ketosis?

For the treatment of ketosis in cattle, MPG dosages are available according to the stage of ketosis the animal is exposed to. Mono Propylene Glycol dosages may also vary depending on the breed of the animal. In the treatment of ketosis, Mono Propylene Glycol is used in USP grade. This is because it does not contain toxic substances and complies with standards.

Monopropylene glycol can sometimes be given intravenously to help control ketosis. This can be done to lower the body's ketone levels and restore normal glucose metabolism.