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What is the main cause of pregnancy toxemia in cows?
What is the main cause of pregnancy toxemia in cows?
- Lack of physical exercise
- Excessive weight gain in late gestation
- Overconsumption of nutrients
- Disruption in maternal glucose homeostasis (correct)
Which clinical sign is commonly associated with pregnancy toxemia in cows?
Which clinical sign is commonly associated with pregnancy toxemia in cows?
- Increased appetite
- Physical hyperactivity
- Rapid weight gain
- Anorexia and depression (correct)
Why is pregnancy toxemia more common in beef cattle than in dairy cattle?
Why is pregnancy toxemia more common in beef cattle than in dairy cattle?
- Poor availability of feed in the last trimester (correct)
- Lack of exercise in beef cattle
- Differences in gestation periods
- Genetic predisposition in dairy cattle
How can pregnancy toxemia in cows be prevented?
How can pregnancy toxemia in cows be prevented?
What do increased blood BHB and NEFA concentrations reflect in cattle?
What do increased blood BHB and NEFA concentrations reflect in cattle?
Which factor affects NEFA concentrations in cattle according to the text?
Which factor affects NEFA concentrations in cattle according to the text?
What is recommended for the management of anorectic cattle affected by pregnancy toxemia?
What is recommended for the management of anorectic cattle affected by pregnancy toxemia?
What treatment is suggested to suppress ketogenesis in cattle with pregnancy toxemia?
What treatment is suggested to suppress ketogenesis in cattle with pregnancy toxemia?
Why should cattle with dehydration, organ dysfunction, or metabolic acidosis be treated with large volumes of electrolyte fluids?
Why should cattle with dehydration, organ dysfunction, or metabolic acidosis be treated with large volumes of electrolyte fluids?
What is a suggested way to prevent pregnancy toxemia at the herd level?
What is a suggested way to prevent pregnancy toxemia at the herd level?
What is the recommended body condition score for dairy cattle entering the final trimester of pregnancy?
What is the recommended body condition score for dairy cattle entering the final trimester of pregnancy?
Why should rumen degradable protein be sufficient in cattle nutrition according to NASEM recommendations?
Why should rumen degradable protein be sufficient in cattle nutrition according to NASEM recommendations?
What is recommended for individual cows during late gestation according to the text?
What is recommended for individual cows during late gestation according to the text?
Which substance is used to facilitate ruminal propionate generation in cattle according to the text?
Which substance is used to facilitate ruminal propionate generation in cattle according to the text?
What is the recommended daily monensin consumption for pregnant dairy cows according to the text?
What is the recommended daily monensin consumption for pregnant dairy cows according to the text?
Why should energy intake, attitude, and fat mobilization be carefully monitored in individual cows during late gestation?
Why should energy intake, attitude, and fat mobilization be carefully monitored in individual cows during late gestation?
What is a common factor that can precipitate pregnancy toxemia in cows?
What is a common factor that can precipitate pregnancy toxemia in cows?
Which nutrient accounts for approximately 50%–60% of fetal-placental energy substrates?
Which nutrient accounts for approximately 50%–60% of fetal-placental energy substrates?
What is a common clinical sign of illness in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
What is a common clinical sign of illness in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
In late gestation, why does the dam mobilize amino acids from body stores?
In late gestation, why does the dam mobilize amino acids from body stores?
What may indicate more severe and prolonged energy deficiency in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
What may indicate more severe and prolonged energy deficiency in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
Which is a possible consequence of excessive mobilization of adipose tissue in cows with pregnancy toxemia?
Which is a possible consequence of excessive mobilization of adipose tissue in cows with pregnancy toxemia?
What is one way in which cold, snowy weather may contribute to the development of pregnancy toxemia?
What is one way in which cold, snowy weather may contribute to the development of pregnancy toxemia?
Which nutrient is actively transported across the placenta in cows?
Which nutrient is actively transported across the placenta in cows?
What is a common postmortem lesion found in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
What is a common postmortem lesion found in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
What role do amino acids play when the dam is undernourished and hypoglycemic?
What role do amino acids play when the dam is undernourished and hypoglycemic?
What may be a specific finding in clinical chemistry tests for pregnant cows with pregnancy toxemia?
What may be a specific finding in clinical chemistry tests for pregnant cows with pregnancy toxemia?
Why do well-conditioned cows also risk being affected by pregnancy toxemia?
Why do well-conditioned cows also risk being affected by pregnancy toxemia?
