Which management action best helps prevent displaced abomasum around calving?
Correct answer: B. Maintaining adequate fibre and controlled concentrate feeding
- A. Withholding water during the first week after calving
- B. Maintaining adequate fibre and controlled concentrate feeding
- C. Providing only finely ground grain before calving
- D. Keeping the cow fasting for several hours daily
Explanation
Adequate physically effective fibre and a carefully managed transition ration help maintain rumen fill and normal gastrointestinal motility. Excessive grain, inadequate fibre, and fasting can increase digestive disturbance rather than prevent it.
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