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Agriculture · Q703

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 703

Q703

Molybdenosis, a disease in cattle, is caused by an imbalance of Mo and Cu in the diet, when Mo content of the forage is greater than . . . . . . . .

A.
5 ppm
Answer
B.
30 ppm
C.
15 ppm
D.
10 ppm

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Molybdenosis, a disease in cattle, is caused by an imbalance of Mo and Cu in the diet when the Mo content of the forage is greater than 5 ppm.
Molybdenosis is a disease of ruminants, especially cattle, caused by dietary intake of excessive molybdenum with resultant copper deficiency characterized by persistent diarrhea and, especially around the eyes, a fading of coat pigment.