Influence of the drug flavobetin on markers of endogenous intoxication, morbidity and milk productivity of cows

Abstract

The article presents the results of studying the effect of the drug flavobetin on the indicators of endogenous intoxication, morbidity and milk production of cows. Flavobetin contains betaine hydrochloride, taurine and agrimony herb, has hepatoprotective, antioxidant and metabolic properties. For the experiment in the dry period two groups of cows were formed, 20 heads each: in the 1st experimental group the drug flavobetin in the dose of 50 g per head was used daily for a month; cows of the 2nd control group were intact. The results of the research indicate that the use of flavobetin in cows during the dry period helps to reduce the blood level of ketone bodies, medium mass molecules and lipid peroxidation products, which positively affects the course of labor and the postpartum period in animals. The preventive efficiency of flavobetin was confirmed by a decrease in the incidence of cows with ketosis – by 15%, retention of the placenta – by 10% and postpartum endometritis – by 15%. The use of the drug had a positive effect on the milk productivity of cows, increasing their milk yield and reducing the number of somatic cells in milk.