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Economic Implications Emerging Research and Innovations
INDUSTRY EXP 2025
The economic cost of hypocalcemia extends far beyond Recent advances in dairy science are paving the way for
treatment expenses. It includes: novel solutions: The Farming & Processing Event

· Reduced milk yield in the subsequent lactation · Nanotechnology-Based Mineral Delivery: Nano-
· Increased incidence of secondary disorders (e.g., calcium formulations may enhance bioavailability.
metritis, mastitis) · Microbiome Modulation: The gut microbiota

· Impaired reproductive performance and prolonged influences calcium absorption; probiotics and
calving intervals prebiotics hold promise in this area.

· Higher culling rates of affected cows · Endocrine Modulators: Continued research focuses
Preventive and Management Strategies on optimizing PTH and calcitriol activity.
Effective management of hypocalcemia requires a multi- · Digital Twins and AI Models: Simulations of cow
faceted approach: physiology help predict hypocalcemia risk and
Nutritional Interventions customize interventions at both herd and individual

· Low-Calcium Diets Prepartum: Feeding diets levels.
containing <20 g Ca/day promotes increased Implications for Dairy Sustainability
sensitivity to PTH, reducing risk at calving. Effective calcium management is not only a matter of

· DCAD Manipulation: Feeding diets with a negative animal health but also one of long-term sustainability.
DCAD (via anionic salts) induces mild metabolic Healthier cows experience fewer metabolic disorders,
acidosis, improving calcium mobilization. reducing drug use, lowering culling rates, and improving

· Magnesium Supplementation: Adequate Mg intake is resource efficiency. These benefits align with global
essential for optimal PTH receptor responsiveness. priorities for climate-smart and welfare-oriented dairy
farming.
· Postpartum Calcium Supplementation: Oral calcium
boluses immediately after calving can help prevent Future Directions
relapse in high-risk cows. · Development of genetic lines with superior transition
Genetic and Breeding Approaches period resilience

· Selective breeding for cows with greater resilience in · Wider adoption of PLF-based monitoring systems in
calcium homeostasis commercial dairy operations
· Use of genomic markers associated with reduced · Integration of nutrition, genetics, and data-driven
susceptibility to hypocalcemia decision-making models
Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) Tools · Strengthening extension services to improve farmer
awareness and training
· Real-time monitoring of blood calcium using
biosensors Conclusion
· Activity and rumination sensors to detect early signs Calcium dynamics in post-parturient dairy cows 5-6-7 DECEMBER 2025
of hypocalcemia represent a cornerstone of effective transition cow An Exclusive Exposition
management. While clinical milk fever has long been Apollo Veterinary College
· Automated supplementation systems integrated with for Dairy Farming &
precision dairy management recognized, the hidden burden of subclinical Jaipur, Rajasthan Processing Industry
hypocalcemia continues to undermine dairy herd health
Therapeutic Advances
and productivity worldwide. Advances in nutrition,
· Intravenous calcium gluconate remains the standard genetics, technology, and precision livestock farming
treatment for clinical cases Exhibitor Registration Visitor Registration
offer powerful tools to mitigate this risk. Ultimately, a Organizer Co-Organizer Official Magazines
· Controlled-release oral calcium formulations holistic approach—integrating preventive strategies,
enhance efficacy and compliance
farmer education, and scientific innovation—is essential
· Emerging use of novel feed additives (e.g., plant to enhance cow resilience, safeguard productivity, and
bioactives, probiotics) to improve mineral
ensure the sustainability of the global dairy industry.
metabolism
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