Feeding a dry cow especially in preparation for calving is termed as?

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QUESTION

Feeding a dry cow especially in preparation for calving is termed as?

OPTIONS

(A) Flushing
(B) Steaming up
(C) Balanced ration
(D) Additional ration

ANSWER

(B) Steaming up

EXPLANATION

The extra feeding of a dry cow during the late pre-calving period to prepare her for the high nutrient demands after calving is called steaming up. Flushing refers to improving nutrition before breeding, while balanced ration and additional ration are general feeding terms rather than the specific practice.

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