Question

    In animal husbandry term Galactopoiesis refers

    to 
    A Milk let down in the cattle’s udder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The maintenance of lactation once lactation has been established Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Formation of galactose from glucose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Beginning of lactation in cattle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Suckling of milk by the calf Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Galactopoiesis is the maintenance of lactation once lactation has been established. Two key interrelated components contribute to the maintenance of lactation, galactopoietic hormones and removal of accumulated milk.

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