What should the pH of a "close up" Holstein's urine be?
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Between 2.0 and 3.0
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Between 1.0 and 3.0
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Between 6.0 and 6.5
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Between 11.0 and 12.0
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.