Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Treatment of Urea Toxicity in Cattle
Urea toxicity in cattle can be treated by:
- 5% acetic acid only
- 10% acetic acid only
- Drenching cold water only
- Both 10% acetic acid and drenching cold water — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Both 10% acetic acid and drenching cold water
- Cold water (20–40 litres): Inhibits rumen urease activity; dilutes NH₃ concentration.
- 10% acetic acid (4–5 litres): Neutralises NH₃ (NH₃ + CH₃COOH → CH₃COONH₄); lowers rumen pH further inhibiting urease.
Why NOT 5% Acetic Acid?
Insufficient concentration to neutralise the large NH₃ load during toxicity. 10% acetic acid is required.
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