Effects of dehydrocholic acid (Biliton) on metabolism and liver function in cows

Furll, M.

Deutsche Tierärztliche Wochenschrift 100(9): 375-378

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0341-6593
PMID: 8223242
Document Number: 421888
Dehydrocholic acid (Biliton) was given at daily doses of 5.5 g per head to 9 German Black Pied cows of 3rd or 4th lactation with a predisposition for the fat mobilization syndrome. This was done 2 weeks after parturition and the results were compared with those from 9 untreated cows. Five other cows with ketosis or indigestion symptoms were treated too. Decreased concentrations of liver lipids, free fatty acids (FFA), bilirubin, beta -OH-butyrate and urea as well as increased glucose in blood plasma indicated a favourable action of dehydrocholic acid on metabolism and liver function. A significant influence on milk and reproduction parameters was not observed. The use of dehydrocholic acid is recommended for use in liver disturbances.

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