Which urine constituent is most likely to be elevated during

Which urine constituent is most likely to be elevated during late pregnancy in cows and ewes?

Solution

answer : Ketones is elevated during late pregranancy in cows and ewes

explanation: Most commonly ketosis (acetonemia) it is basic problem in deficiency of glucose in the body and body tissues.    Glucose produced in cows from carbohydrates which are major constitutent of pastures and other supplmentary feeds in varying degree.

In late pregnancy, if amount of suitable carbohydrates in the diet is not enough to meet the glucose needs of the cow in full milk, the liver start to manufacture glucose from other basic compounds in the body - usually fat reserves.