title: [Effects of dehydrocholic acid (Biliton) on metabolism and liver function in cows].
abstract: Dehydrocholic acid (Biliton) was given to 9 cows with a predisposition for the fat mobilization syndrome in daily doses of 5.5 g each. This was done two weeks after parturition and the results were compared with those from 9 untreated cows. Five other cows suffering from ketosis or indigestion symptoms were treated too. Decreased concentrations of liver lipids, free fatty acids (FFA), bilirubin, beta-OH-butyrate and urea as well as increased glucose in blood plasma indicated a favourable action of Dehydrocholic acid on metabolism and liver function. We did not observe a significant influence on milk and reproduction parameters. The use of Dehydrocholic acid is recommended for use in liver disturbances.
authors.affiliation: Medizinischen Tierklinik, Veterinärmedizinischen Fakultät, Universität Leipzig.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fürll
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003685:Dehydrocholic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D003685:Dehydrocholic Acid
vernacular_title: Dehydrocholsäure (Biliton)-Wirkungen auf Stoffwechsel und Leberfunktion bei Kühen.