Holstein cow 2–3 days postpartum, has not eaten or drunk for approximately 24 hours. The history reports a prolonged parturition (Belgian Blue calf) and placental expulsion within the following 24 hours. Hyperthermia (39.8°C), tachypnea, hypersalivation; no ketosis, no abomasal displacement, no mastitis, no enteritis, no pulmonary conditions, no vaginal lacerations, no symptoms of hypocalcemia. Diagnostic hypothesis: metabolic imbalances resulting from calving and heat stress. A blood gas analysis is performed.
