Question

Sometimes urea is fed to ruminants to improve their health. It works by

• A. Helping growth of gut microbes that break down cellulose
• B. Killing harmful microorganisms in their gut
• C. Increasing salt content in the gut
• D. Directly stimulating blood cell proliferation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Helping growth of gut microbes that break down cellulose

The urea supplementation program aims to improve the rumen function and animal performance. It works by helping the growth of gut microflora that will help in breaking down of cellulose

So, the correct answer is 'Helping growth of gut microbes that break down cellulose'