10/25/24 Flashcards
1
Q
What is weaning in calves
A
The process of separating baby from mom
2
Q
How many weeks at what weight are calves fed milk for
A
8 weeks until 30 kg
3
Q
What 5 nutrients are in milk
A
water, glucose, fatty acids, amino acids, VFA’s
4
Q
What do the epithelial cells do inside the mammary gland
A
Help milk production and immunity
5
Q
What is Mastitis
A
infection of udder
6
Q
At weight do calves begin weaning
A
50 kg roughage/forage
7
Q
What does the growth hormone “somatotropin” do?
A
increases milk production
