Milk fever in a recently calved dairy cow is primarily associated with a sudden shortage of which mineral in the blood?
Correct answer: A. Calcium
- A. Calcium
- B. Iron
- C. Iodine
- D. Sulfur
Explanation
Milk fever, or parturient paresis, results mainly from hypocalcaemia when calcium demand for colostrum and milk rises sharply after calving. Iron, iodine, and sulfur deficiencies cause different production or clinical problems.
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