Multiple choice

What should the pH of a "close up" Holstein's urine be?

  1. Between 2.0 and 3.0

  2. Between 1.0 and 3.0

  3. Between 6.0 and 6.5

  4. Between 11.0 and 12.0

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Monitoring urine pH in close-up cows is a standard practice to manage the risk of milk fever. A target pH range of 6.0 to 6.5 indicates that the dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) program is effectively acidifying the cow's system.