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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The rumen of a mature cow will hold approximately...






2. Cows produce pheromones which...






3. At what isoelectric point (point at which proteins have net zero charge) do caseins precipitate?






4. The two main problems that effect reproduction are...






5. What state agency regulates waste management?






6. The medical name tarsal hygroma - a commonaliment of dairy cows is commonly called...






7. 98% of somatic cells are...






8. Coccidia infection can occur when calves are 4 to 8 weeks old. Coccidia causes...






9. All U.S. dairy farms are inspected by state inspectors through a program coordinated by the Food and Drug Administration. Inspectors follow a publication called the PMO. What does PMO stand for?






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






11. Generally - high-producing Holsteins eat ___________ pounds of dry matter per day?






12. Heritability for milk production in dairy cattle is...






13. When is the best time to feed anionic salts to dairy cows?






14. Rumen bacteria enable dairy cattle to utilize which feed supplement?






15. What is a nonfunctional mammary gland called?






16. What percent non-fiber carbohydrate should a ration contain for high producing cows?






17. It is widely acknowledged that a calcium/phosphorus ration of about ______________ is best for a dairy ration since this mirrors that of the cows' body.






18. PTAT






19. Protein is a combination of amino acids. The amino acids are unique among compounds involved in nutrition because they contaIn what element?






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






21. If the heat detection rate is 30% and the conception rate is 30% - What is the pregnancy rate?






22. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






23. _________ is a compound that is fermented for flavor in buttermilk and sour cream.






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






25. In dairy cows - What is the name of the disease caused by the organisms Staph Aureus - Strep Uberis - and Klebsiella?






26. FSA






27. What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?






28. Some Texas dairymen are placing Bermuda and/or corn forage into ______________ for fermentation and silage production.






29. Which of the following is a compartment of the dairy cow's stomach?






30. CCC






31. What is lactogenesis?






32. What is the largest cost on most U.S. dairy farms?






33. Parallel milk barns typically have several cows on each side. The cows are arranged in a ____________ fashion in this barn.






34. FARAD






35. A calf's birth weight is approximately ________% of its' mature weight.






36. The Global Dairy Agenda for Action is a pledge to reduce _______ emissions in an attempt to address global warming?






37. Where are degradable proteins broken down?






38. One form of biological pest management is a predator insect - that can be bought and released to help control flies at a dairy. Which of these is NOT true about these predators...






39. What manure waste management method runs manure across a press and squeezes the water out?






40. The top most part of a cow's head is called the...






41. Ways to avoid milk fever in cows






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






43. What is the hormone that causes Uterine contractions to assist in parturition?






44. What is the classification for a Holstein cow given the numerical value of less than 70?






45. The most costly form of mastitis is?






46. Which reproductive condition results when the fetal membranes remain within the uterus for an extended period following parturition?






47. Which system of the cow's body is most affected by paratuberculosis?






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






49. What are the two types of ovarian cysts?






50. What combines the Predicted Transmitting Ability for protein - fat - type and udder composite index and ranks the animal on its ability to transmit a balance of these four traits