Question

When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F, the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with _______________

(a) Protein

(b) Energy

(c) Vitamin A

(d) None of the above

I had been asked this question during an interview.

Query is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Energy

To explain I would say: In the case of temperature dripping below 30°F it is recommended that the normal young calf diet should be supplemented with Energy. This energy helps the calf to tackle temperature drip.