Author
 |
Goff, Jesse |
|
Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 6/20/2002 Publication Date: 12/13/2004 Citation: Goff, J.P. 2004. Disorders of carbohydrate and fat metabolism. In: Reece, W.O., editor. Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals, 12th edition. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. p. 553-561. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: The genetic capacity to produce food for human consumption can challenge the metabolic capabilities of many of our farm animals. Bovine ketosis and ovine pregnancy toxemia are hypoglycemic conditions of ruminants in which the ability of the ruminant to produce glucose is outpaced by the drain of glucose from the blood by the mammary gland or developing fetus. Newborn animals also can develop hypoglycemia, especially when chilled or when they fail to nurse. The newborn pig is particularly susceptible to this syndrome as it has little body fat that it can use as an alternative source of fuel. Diabetes mellitus is increasingly diagnosed in our companion animals, just as it is in their owners. The basic etiology of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats will be examined. Excessive mobilization of body fat can cause a build up of triglycerides within the parenchyma of the liver. Fatty liver is a clinically important finding of dairy cattle and laying hens. The etiology of the fatty liver syndrome of these two species is quite different and will be contrasted. |
