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Agriculture · Q277

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 277

Q277

Most promising initial symptom of Vitamin-A deficiency in cows and horses

A.
Copius lacrymation
Answer
B.
Copius salivation
C.
Xeropthalmia
D.
Night blindness

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Most promising initial symptom of Vitamin-A deficiency in cows and horses is Copius lacrymation.
Copius lacrymation is the secretion of tears especially when abnormal or excessive.
Other Vitamin A Deficiencies in Cows and Horses also cause night blindness, watery eyes, bone and muscle growth defects, a dull coat, reproductive problems, and increased susceptibility to disease and infection.