HEALTH COACH - The world's first blood glucose meter designed specifically for diabetic cows was developed by scientists The first global blood glucose meter created for diabetic cows Faced with a growing problem, with up to one in seven livestock having potentially the condition. It is caused by a poor quality diet or overweight - a common symptom of cows being treated because they require extra energy. They often need to be checked for the fatal complication known as ketosis - caused when their body does not produce enough insulin. This then causes an accumulation of ketones and a peak of blood glucose, and without immediate treatment it can be fatal. It can also spoil the milk - making farmers lose money. Tracking this accumulation allows them to ensure the health of their livestock, said Dr. Dai Grove-White of the Institute of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool . He told MailOnline: The modern dairy cow is the Usain Bolt of the cow world.
HEALTH COACH - The world's first blood glucose meter designed specifically for diabetic cows was developed by scientists The first global blood glucose meter created for diabetic cows Faced with a growing problem, with up to one in seven livestock having potentially the condition. It is caused by a poor quality diet or overweight - a common symptom of cows being treated because they require extra energy. They often need to be checked for the fatal complication known as ketosis - caused when their body does not produce enough insulin. This then causes an accumulation of ketones and a peak of blood glucose, and without immediate treatment it can be fatal. It can also spoil the milk - making farmers lose money. Tracking this accumulation allows them to ensure the health of their livestock, said Dr. Dai Grove-White of the Institute of Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool . He told MailOnline: The modern dairy cow is the Usain Bolt of the cow world.
