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AFTER a difficult calving, a calf can quite often suffer from a degree of acidosis. Acidosis occurs when blood becomes too acidic due to carbon dioxide build up. When a calf goes through a difficult ...

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DOMedically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO Metabolic acidosis is an acid-base disturbance defined by a low pH and bicarbonate level in the bloodstream.

However, certain health conditions, prescription medications, and dietary factors can disrupt this balance and either result in acidosis (when there’s too much acid content in your blood) or alkalosis ...