FVMB Licence 2020: In the case of milking ewes, energy and protein requirement to produce one kg of milk is different, in the sense that it increases as the lactation progresses. Why?

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In the case of milking ewes, energy and protein requirement to produce one kg of milk is different, in the sense that it increases as the lactation progresses. Why?

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because the composition of milk changes

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because decreases maintenance requirement

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because milk production has a tendency to increase

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because decreases the milk content in lactose

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because increases the mobilization rate of the body reserves

FVMB Licence 2020

In the case of milking ewes, energy and protein requirement to produce one kg of milk is different, in the sense that it increases as the lactation progresses. Why?

Because the composition of milk changes

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