Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for 5 disease categories.
Group | Diagnosis | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
K | Ketosis | Ketotest = 2 or 3 |
I | Indigestion | Ketotest = 0 or 1 At least one deviating rumen fluid parameter: -Methylene blue reduction time > 3 min -Few large or small protozoa -Reduced protozoan activity |
K+I | Ketosis and indigestion | As above for both "Ketosis" and "Indigestion" |
L | Liver disease in addition to ketosis, and/or indigestion | In addition to "Ketosis", "Indigestion", or both – Two or more increased liver parameters: -AST > 125 U/l -GD > 63 U/l -GGT > 46 U/l -Total bilirubin > 6 μmol/l |
N | No specific diagnosis | Ketotest = 0 or 1. No deviating rumen fluid or liver disease parameters |