Treatment Methods and Technical Key Points for Spontaneous Sweating Syndrome in Dairy Cows
Treatment Techniques for Spontaneous Sweating Syndrome in Dairy Cows
(Agricultural Wealth Network) Spontaneous sweating syndrome in dairy cows, also known as night sweating syndrome, occurs frequently in aged cows, calves, thin and weak cows, and cows after calving; cattle in good body condition are prone to the disease when the spring and autumn climate is changeable. After the affected cow develops the disease, sweat appears like dew drops on the spine, loin, and both flanks, the heart rate increases, and breathing becomes rapid and labored. Some have an elevated body temperature, clear nasal discharge, nasal sounds, a lowered head with drooping ears, walk as if drunk, and are disinclined to drink water. If not treated in time, it can lead to a life-threatening situation.
I. Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy
1. For affected cows that are weak after calving and thin in body, a formula that supplements qi and strengthens the spleen and consolidates the exterior to stop sweating can be used: Taizishen (Pseudostellaria heterophylla) 50 grams, Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus) 100 grams, Baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) 60 grams, Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) 50 grams, Mahuanggen (Ephedra root) 60 grams, Fu Xiaomai (light wheat) 40 grams, Muli (oyster shell) 40 grams, Wuweizi (Schisandra chinensis) 40 grams. If increased heart rate and restlessness while standing on all four limbs occur, add Fushen, Zaohong, and Shengma 30 grams each. Grind together into a fine powder and administer for 2 to 4 consecutive doses. One dose per day.
2. For affected cows that develop the disease due to sudden climate changes and invasion of cold wind and pathogenic qi, a traditional Chinese medicine formula that dispels wind and disperses cold and freshens the flesh and consolidates the exterior should be adopted: Guizhi (cassia twig) 60 grams, Baishao (white peony root) 50 grams, Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus) 80 grams, Sheng Ganjiang (fresh ginger) 40 grams, Heshouwu (Polygonum multiflorum) 100 grams, Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) 40 grams. If stiffness of the waist, back, and joints occurs, add Gegen (Pueraria lobata) 60 grams, Lingxian (Clematis chinensis), Chuanxuan (Dipsacus asper), and Niuxi (Achyranthes bidentata) 50 grams each; grind together into a fine powder and administer for 2 to 3 consecutive doses. One dose per day.
II. Western Medicine Treatment
Intravenous infusion of 25% glucose 1000 milliliters, 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 milliliters, 10% vitamin C 50 milliliters, Anxie (ammonium bromide) 100 to 200 milliliters, and 40% urotropine 80 to 100 milliliters. Intramuscular injection of racemic anisodamine hydrochloride injection (654-2) (packaging containing 10 milligrams of active ingredient per 1 milliliter) 10 to 20 milliliters, 1 to 2 times a day, for 2 to 3 consecutive days. This is beneficial for improving acute microcirculatory disturbance.
I. Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy
1. For affected cows that are weak after calving and thin in body, a formula that supplements qi and strengthens the spleen and consolidates the exterior to stop sweating can be used: Taizishen (Pseudostellaria heterophylla) 50 grams, Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus) 100 grams, Baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) 60 grams, Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) 50 grams, Mahuanggen (Ephedra root) 60 grams, Fu Xiaomai (light wheat) 40 grams, Muli (oyster shell) 40 grams, Wuweizi (Schisandra chinensis) 40 grams. If increased heart rate and restlessness while standing on all four limbs occur, add Fushen, Zaohong, and Shengma 30 grams each. Grind together into a fine powder and administer for 2 to 4 consecutive doses. One dose per day.
2. For affected cows that develop the disease due to sudden climate changes and invasion of cold wind and pathogenic qi, a traditional Chinese medicine formula that dispels wind and disperses cold and freshens the flesh and consolidates the exterior should be adopted: Guizhi (cassia twig) 60 grams, Baishao (white peony root) 50 grams, Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus) 80 grams, Sheng Ganjiang (fresh ginger) 40 grams, Heshouwu (Polygonum multiflorum) 100 grams, Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata) 40 grams. If stiffness of the waist, back, and joints occurs, add Gegen (Pueraria lobata) 60 grams, Lingxian (Clematis chinensis), Chuanxuan (Dipsacus asper), and Niuxi (Achyranthes bidentata) 50 grams each; grind together into a fine powder and administer for 2 to 3 consecutive doses. One dose per day.
II. Western Medicine Treatment
Intravenous infusion of 25% glucose 1000 milliliters, 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 milliliters, 10% vitamin C 50 milliliters, Anxie (ammonium bromide) 100 to 200 milliliters, and 40% urotropine 80 to 100 milliliters. Intramuscular injection of racemic anisodamine hydrochloride injection (654-2) (packaging containing 10 milligrams of active ingredient per 1 milliliter) 10 to 20 milliliters, 1 to 2 times a day, for 2 to 3 consecutive days. This is beneficial for improving acute microcirculatory disturbance.