Nutrition Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
“Fresh” cow
A
cow that’s recently calved and is beginning to lactate
2
Q
drying off or dry cow
A
lactation ending or not lactating
3
Q
Springing or fresh heifer
A
bovine female’s first calving & lactation
4
Q
dystocia
A
difficult birth
most common with first birth (heifers are smaller in stature)
5
Q
physiological states requiring high gluconeogenesis rates
A
gestation
lactation
6
Q
Ketogenesis
A
Formation of ketones
Metabolic adaptation to chronic negative energy balance
