Question

What percent non-fiber carbohydrate should a ration contain for high producing cows?

(a) 35 to 40 percent

(b) 10 to 20 percent

(c) 56 to 61 percent

(d) 22 to 27 percent

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My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) 35 to 40 percent

Explanation: Non fiber carbohydrate is an important component of the cow’s milk. 35-40%non fiber carbohydrate should be present in the ration of a high producing cow.