If a cow were given a broad spectrum of antibiotics for an infection, digestion of which nutrient(s) would be most directly affected?

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Antibiotics can disrupt the microbial populations in the digestive system of the cow, which are responsible for breaking down cellulose into usable nutrients. This can lead to a decrease in the ability of the cow to digest cellulose and obtain energy from it.

If a Cow Were Given a Broad Spectrum of Antibiotics