A. W. Neff, N. Connor, H. Bryan
Apr 1, 1960
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Journal of Dairy Science
Abstract
Summary A new synthetic corticosteroid, 9 α -fluoroprednisolone acetate, Predef ® 1 1The Upjohn trademark for 9α-fluoroprednisolone acetate is Predef., has been shown to be approximately ten times as potent as prednisolone in its ability to elevate blood glucose in normal lactating dairy cows. Blood mineral studies demonstrated the influence of 9 α -fluoroprednisolone acetate on phosphorus, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. 9 α -fluoroprednisolone acetate is indicated in the treatment of bovine ketosis.