The Effect of Injectable Butaphosphan and Cyanocobalamin on Postpartum Serum Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Calcium, and Phosphorus Concentrations in Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • M. W. Overton Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
  • E. Rollin Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
  • R. D. Berghaus Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
  • P. Rapnicki Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • S. M. Godden Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104121

Keywords:

Catosal®, vitamin B12, butaphosphan, cyanocobalamin, gluconeogenesis, Phosphorus, postparturient

Abstract

Catosal® (Bayer, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, USA) is a sterile solution containing 10% butaphosphan and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), and is intended to prevent or treat deficiencies of these nutrients. Supplemental vitamin B12 may enhance gluconeogenesis through its role in methylmalonyl-CoAmutase. Phosphorus plays important roles in the hydrogen buffering system in the blood, is a critical component of nucleic acids, and is clinically important due to its role in postparturient paresis in dairy cattle. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of two 25 mL injections of Catosal® on the serum BHBA, calcium, and phosphorus concentrations of cows in the early postparturient period.

(Originally published in J Dairy Sci, Vol 93, No. 3, 2010.)

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

Section

Research Summaries 1

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