As Richard Britton and Rick Stock describe, “managers often observe cattle that are wondering aimlessly in the pen or cannot stand and appear to have brain damage” (Britton). This apparent “brain damage” is due to the absence of thiamine production. Acidosis persists as an extremely prevalent and detrimental feedlot disease intensified by the addition of corn to the diet of feedlot cattle. A vegetarian diet can be safely followed during pregnancy provided you eat regularly to ensure you have enough …
