Milk fever in cows occurs due to the lack of (UPSC Prelims/1979)

Q. Milk fever in cows occurs due to the lack of
(a) Phosphates
(b) Calcium
(c) Iron
(d) Iodine

✅ Correct Answer: (b) Calcium

Milk fever is a metabolic disease commonly seen in dairy cows after calving.
It occurs due to a sudden drop in calcium levels in the blood.
Calcium is required for muscle function and milk production.
Deficiency leads to weakness, paralysis, and difficulty in standing.

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