A systematic review of the cost of ketosis in dairy cattle

Abstract

A systematic review was conducted to assess the cost of ketosis in dairy cattle, and to elucidate how ketosis cost is estimated in each of the studies. Scientific papers addressing the economic impact of ketosis in dairy cows were identified through a search in 4 databases (Medline, ISI Web of Science, CAB Abstracts, and Agricola). The literature search was conducted with no restrictions on the date of study publication, publication type, or language. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed regarding study design, data collection, and analysis and interpretation of the study results. Of 531 identified records, 10 were selected, of which 9 were published from 2015 onward. Of the 10 studies reviewed, 9 report cost of a case of ketosis, and the estimates vary widely, with values ranging from €19 to €812. Two studies report ketosis cost at a farm level (€3.6-€29/ cow per year). Among the studies, we observed great variation not only in the estimation models and inputs used (costs and losses associated with the disease) but also in the definition of ketosis and its prevalence or incidence figures. Moreover, the cost of ketosis was estimated for dairy farms in the

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