Question:medium

Vinegar treatment in urea poisoning
(A) Reduces production of ammonia
(B) Reduces ruminal pH
(C) Promote diuresis
(D) Increases ruminal pH
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To treat urea poisoning, remember the physiological goal: acidify the rumen. Administering vinegar (acetic acid) lowers the pH to trap ammonia as non-absorbable ammonium ions ($NH_4^+$), which stops toxic systemic absorption.
Updated On: Aug 3, 2026
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (A), (C) and (D) only.
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The Correct Option is B

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