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Dairy Cattle And Reproduction
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Provide nourishment for the developing sperm
Grading choice
sertoli cells
cow gestation
mare gestation
2. 1-3 days
monestrous
sow estrus
Lutinizing Hormone in males
eminal vesicles
3. (switzerland) 2nd in size and milk production - most muscle -
scrotum
Brown Swiss Cow
age and castration
mare estrus
4. Located directly in front of the cervix. fertilized egg implants here. connected to two uterine horns. implantation occurs on the same side as ovulation occurred.
castration
effects of BST
uterus
butterfat
5. (male) definition: duct located outside of the testes. 3 parts: head - body - tail. 4 Functions:concentrate sperm - store sperm - transport sperm - site of sperm maturation. entire process takes ~40-60 days
Avg. bull specs
feeding a high producing dairy cow
Sperm growth rate
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
6. Failure to have one testis (gonad) to descend
Follical Stimulating in males
monorchid
sow ovulation
purpose of Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) for males
7. 1-2 days
ewe estrus
growth lost from castration methods (knife & band)
age and castration
oviducts
8. 265-285 days
hormones
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
Dairy Cattle Gestation
reason for seasonal breeding periods
9. Earlier you castrate a male - the easier it is on the animal. the longer you wait - death rates increase
colostrum
ewe's estrous cycle
age and castration
Parturition
10. Days which have increasing daylight hours
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11. 19-23 (21) days
vagina
monestrous
testosterone
sow estrus cycle
12. Allows extension of penis without fibro-elastic penis
sigmoid flexure
normal presentation of the fetus
organs used in spermatogenesis
burdizzo
13. Check feet and legs - look for masculine traits in build such as crest and muscling
seasonally polyestrous
burdizzo
Avg. bull specs
visual evaluation (BSE)
14. ~60 days before calving
dry-off time in dairy cattle
seasonally polyestrous
butterfat
mare's estrous cycle
15. Failure to have one testis (gonad) to descend
Jersey Cow
effects of estrogen
monorchid
6-8 weeks
16. Standing to be mounted (last one able to notice); mounting other animals; social behavior-restless - gregarious - activity - vocalizing; frequent urination; mucous discharge
butterfat
4 major reasons for culling dairy cows
behavioral signs of estrus
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
17. Why Dairy calves are fed powdered milk.
sow ovulation
cremaster muscle
1. more cost effective - 2. powdered milk is in excess production
effects of BST
18. Boars and stallions-> deliver semen directly into the cervix. bulls and rams-> deliver semen into the vagina.
penis sizes vs delivering methods
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
scrotal circumference (BSE)
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
19. 24 hours before end of estrus cycle
Holstein Cow
monestrous
estrous
mare ovulation
20. 14-19 (17) days
behavioral signs of estrus
sertoli cells
ewe estrus cycle
prostaglandin
21. Look for infection - split - and rupture of the penis
normal presentation of the fetus
penis and prepuce observation (BSE)
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
ewe estrus
22. Pulls sperm and egg together - gets body ready for pregnany - stimulates growth cells - develops mammary glands - starts to deposit fat.
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
effects of estrogen
Where livelihood is in agriculture
Mares
23. Gonadotropic (GnRH) is (FSH and LH). Follical Stimulating (FSH) and Lutinizing Hormone (LH).
you want as much sperm as possible to come in contact with the egg before ovulation. the main idea is to have the sperm already in the oviduct when the egg passes through
effects of estrogen
hormones
ewe estrus cycle
24. Cycle that lasts weeks (ovulation->hormone cycles->ovulation)
estrous
effects of BST
Follical Stimulating in females
cow gestation
25. Milk made by mother which includes antibodies for the calf. MUST be given to the calf within the first 24 hrs of life. also provides calf with energy stores. effectiveness lasts from 4-8 months of age.
6-8 weeks
seasonally polyestrous
colostrum
mare gestation
26. 1. visual evaluation - 2. scrotal circumference - 3. penis and prepuce observation - 4. rectal palpation - 5. libido test - 6. semen evaluation
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
libido test (BSE)
vulva
things to check for in a breeding soundness exam (BSE)
27. Not being bred back into herd. horses are seasonal breeders vs. cows as anytime breeders
ewe's estrous cycle
cow ovulation
Follical Stimulating in females
Mares
28. Duct through penis that carries sperm and urine
urethra
ewe estrus cycle
estrous
effects of BST
29. When she is pregnant in her last trimester because she needs the energy to carry around and deliver the calf. and when the calf is born because the cow needs the fat to be deposit it into her milk for the calf's energy stores.
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
sow gestation
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
cremaster muscle
30. To remove/separate testicles from animal's body before animal reaches puberty
spermatogenesis
castration
sow estrus cycle
pelvis
31. Earlier you castrate a male - the easier it is on the animal. the longer you wait - death rates increase
elastrator
cryptorchid
age and castration
sertoli cells
32. Larger the cow - more milk is produced; smaller the cow - less milk is produced
behavioral signs of estrus
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
growth lost from castration methods (knife & band)
urethra
33. To remove/separate testicles from animal's body before animal reaches puberty
Sperm survival specs
castration
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
penis sizes vs delivering methods
34. % of fat in milk. makes cheeses and ice cream. regulates cost of milk
butterfat
hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
monestrous
35. 14-19 (17) days
dartos muscle
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
ewe estrus cycle
estrous
36. Why does estrus happen before ovulation?
you want as much sperm as possible to come in contact with the egg before ovulation. the main idea is to have the sperm already in the oviduct when the egg passes through
estrous
semen evaluation (BSE)
pelvis
37. Sperm production
cryptorchid
Hard
elastrator
spermatogenesis
38. Look for infection - split - and rupture of the penis
epididymis: definition - 3 parts - 4 functions
sow estrus
penis and prepuce observation (BSE)
behavioral signs of estrus
39. Castration tool that uses a band around the testicles which cuts off circulation and eventually the testicles fall off
dartos muscle
ewe ovulation
why does the cow need fat deposits during pregnancy?
elastrator
40. What about the sperm for a bull which has been castrated but still has testicles?
Testicles will produce testosterone but not sperm. Bull will attempt to mate - but will be sterile
kidney stones also called ________ ___________ can develop in the sigmoid flexure
mare estrus
Dairy Cattle Lactation (standard)
41. 1. need to be restricted in amt of grain - 2. no more than 70% of ration can be concentrates. 3. *Acidic acid has to be produced in order for milk synthesis to occur (30% forages)
testosterone
feeding a high producing dairy cow
mare's estrous cycle
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
42. Reproduction. more offspring leads to more feed costs - but is offset by reproduction numbers
Sperm growth rate
urethra
sow gestation
Where livelihood is in agriculture
43. Serves as a bone cradle for the reproductive system. used greatly in palpation as a 'landmark'.
semen evaluation (BSE)
seminiferous tubules
pelvis
penis sizes vs delivering methods
44. Days which have decreasing daylight hours
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45. Organ of copulation - provides passageway for semen and urine - muscular organ characterized especially by its spongy - erectile tissue that fills with blood
penis proper
vagina
Sperm survival specs
Bull's fibro-elastic penis
46. Can produce 200 calves naturally (~100 bulls) - top 1-2% will grade like him. everything left to chance if no AI performed
Avg. bull specs
cervix
mare estrus
Size of cow in relation to the amount of milk produced
47. ~305 days (altough often longer due to breeding difficulties)
1. more cost effective - 2. powdered milk is in excess production
Dairy Cattle Lactation (standard)
Avg. bull specs
~1 month
48. Small tubes located at the upper ends of the uterine horns. connects uterine horn to infundibulum. passageway of the egg.
urethra
Grading choice
cremaster muscle
oviducts
49. When are dairy cattle dehorned?
~1 month
Follical Stimulating in females
rectal palpation (BSE)
prostate gland
50. Failure to have both testis (gonads) descend
Lutinizing Hormone in males
cremaster muscle
cryptorchid
rectal palpation (BSE)