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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Hypocalcemic parturient paresis, also known as "milk fever," is a common periparturient disease of dairy cattle. What nutrient overload fed during the late dry period causes this condition?
  1. Magnesium
  2. Selenium
  3. Protein
  4. Calcium
Explanation
Answer: D - An overload of calcium during the late dry period of dairy cattle causes Hypocalcemic Parturient Paresis. It causes the parathyroid gland to become hypo-responsive and slows the ability metabolize calcium when there is a demand during muscle contraction.
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