Below is the blood gas analysis of a Holstein heifer from a group of approximately 40 heifers that were accidentally fed an excessive amount of flaked corn, causing numerous clinical cases of ruminal acidosis and the death of 5 animals within 2-3 days. Despite an alarming clinical and metabolic picture, this animal managed to overcome the critical phase and recover completely within 7-8 days thanks to therapy.
ACIDEMIA, very low bicarbonates and Base Excess.
