Why is the concentrate allowance of a newly calved dairy cow increased gradually?
Correct answer: C. To prevent sudden rumen acidosis
- A. To reduce the cow's water intake
- B. To increase teat canal closure
- C. To prevent sudden rumen acidosis
- D. To delay the return of ovarian activity
Explanation
A gradual increase allows rumen microbes to adapt to greater amounts of rapidly fermentable feed. Abrupt concentrate feeding can lower rumen pH and increase the risk of acidosis and digestive upset.
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