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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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