Question

The colostrum should be fed at the rate of:

• A. \(25%\) of calf's body weight
• B. \(30%\) of calf's body weight
• C. \(10%\) of calf's body weight
• D. \(40%\) of calf's body weight

Hint:

Colostrum feeding: \[ \mathrm{10%\ of\ calf's\ body\ weight} \] should be given soon after birth for immunity development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand colostrum feeding.
Colostrum is the first milk produced after birth. It is rich in:
• Antibodies
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Minerals It helps in developing immunity in newborn calves.

Step 2: Recommended feeding rate.
A calf should receive colostrum at approximately: \[ 10% \] of its body weight within the first few hours after birth.

Step 3: Analyze the remaining options.
Option (A) \[ 25% \] is much higher than recommended level. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \] Option (B) \[ 30% \] is also excessive. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \] Option (D) \[ 40% \] is far beyond the recommended quantity. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \]

Step 4: Identify the correct option.
Therefore: \[ \boxed{10%\ \mathrm{of\ calf's\ body\ weight}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]