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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. In regards to pedigrees - What is a RHA?






2. Why is fat added to dairy rations?






3. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






4. For best results calves should be fed colostrum within ____ hours of calving...






5. Which dairy breed's milk is golden-yellow in color?






6. To dairymen - the most harmful disease impacting milk production and their economic bottom line is...






7. In a sire's proof - daughters' calving ease measures __________________.






8. A ____________ is usually necessary when feeding Dairy Cows TMR rations.






9. Cattle grazing stressed on wilted hybrid sorghum/Johnson grass type pasture - may die as a result of ________________.






10. What describes the fraction of the ration proteins - which is broken down by digestive enzymes and utilized by rumen bacteria?






11. The breed of dairy cow generally credited with producing the highest % of both milk fat and protein is the...






12. Research has shown that by formulating lactating cow rations with proper amounts of certain amino acids - we can decrease the crude protein content of the ration and reduce _______________________?






13. Cows produce pheromones which...






14. Texas dairies normally must be permitted by the ___________before they begin operations.






15. The circulatory system of a dairy cow is very important to milk production. A dairy cow must circulate about _________ of blood for each pound of milk produced.






16. The first feeding of colostrum should equal about ___ percent of the calf's body weight?






17. What is the scientific term for birth?






18. The CWT programs stands for Cooperatives Working Together. Which of the following describes the function of this program?






19. A disease transmitted through natural mating which causes abortion - low conception rates - and irregular heat cycles is _____________________.






20. When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F - the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with _______________?






21. Limber leg is found most often in the ____________ dairy breed?






22. Dairy rations - especially those for high producing cows - may be buffered to maintain a desirable rumen pH. The most common buffering agent for this is...






23. How did parallels perform when compared to herringbones?






24. A Milking herd's TMR should be available to cows how many hours throughout the day?






25. Regarding feed formulation - What does CAD stand for?






26. The only aspect of milk quality that can be completely controlled on the farm is ______________.






27. What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?






28. Manure digesters convert _______________ fuel into electricity.






29. According to the NRC - what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?






30. According to recent USDA surveys - What is the most popular age to wean dairy calves?






31. How much more energy do fats contain per unit the carbohydrates and proteins?






32. The typical lactation curve shows a dairy cow reaching her peak production about ________days into the lactation cycle.






33. BFP






34. Crude fiber in a dietary ration must be at least ___% or milk fat percent will decrease.






35. Which one of the following describes biotin?






36. IPM






37. Fats are broken down by a dairy cow In what part of her body?






38. Many dairies place bands on their cows necks or feet - with black boxes containing electronic I.D. - production - management information. These units are called...






39. What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal bunker silos or bags?






40. Which of the following is the most popular type of cheese in the United States?






41. What percentage of whole milk is fat when compared on a dry matter basis?






42. When sanitizing milking equipment with water - the temperature must be a minimum of 170 degrees F and the utensils are to be under the flow of water for ____________ minute(s).






43. The rumen of a mature cow will hold approximately...






44. Texas dairies normally must be permitted by the ___________before they begin operations.






45. Corn silage stored in sealed upright silos should be ensiled at what moisture?






46. This vitamin plays a role in the coagulation of blood...






47. Which mineral is found in high concentrations in soft tissues such as the pancreas - liver - and kidney?






48. To the hundreth - how many pounds of milk are in a gallon?






49. What is an anion?






50. The CWT programs stands for Cooperatives Working Together. Which of the following describes the function of this program?