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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. Grass Tetany may occur in early lactation cows grazing lush - heavily - fertilized pastures. Grass Tetany is caused by a ______________deficiency.






2. What structural carbohydrate component makes older plants less digestible than younger plants?






3. At how many days can pregnancy be detected by palpation?






4. When can a heifer calf born twin to a bull be registered?






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






6. What trait with the only positive genetic correlation to milk production?






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






8. A dairy cow that has her feet too far forward (under her belly) is said to be...






9. Each animal inherits certain genes from both parents. What percentage of genes does a calf receive from its sire?






10. dairy cow may not reach her highest milk yield until she is...






11. NRC






12. 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






13. In the ruminant digestive system - which to the following is the name of first section of the small intestine that is connected to the abomasum?






14. What is another term for the lowest lateral regions of the abdomen - near the groin?






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






16. Brucellosis is also know as...






17. Dairy heifers need to bred at ________ of age assuming they are at least 65% of their adult weight at that time.






18. When compared to normal corn silage - brown mid-rib corn silage has more energy and high digestibility. This is due largely to its lower content of__________.






19. When discussing feed mixers - What is the range of manufacturers recommmended mixing times?






20. What does the term freshen mean in relation the dairy production?






21. The hooks and pins on an animal relate most closely to the...






22. Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?






23. In the ruminant digestive system - which to the following is the name of first section of the small intestine that is connected to the abomasum?






24. Which dairy breed has a restriction for disallowing black markings?






25. On the PDCA Unified Dairy Score Card - the category 'feet and legs' accounts for how many points?






26. Fumonsin and zearalenone are examples of...






27. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






28. How many grams of lactose are in an 8 oz. glass of milk?






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






30. Which trait is worth the most points according to the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card?






31. How is a dairy's RHA calculated?






32. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association - the preferred method of dehorning young calves is_________.






33. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?






34. In what year did the Holstein Association start its program of recording carriers of Undesirable Recessive Traits?






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






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






37. 'Weaver Syndrome' is most often found in the _______________dairy breed?






38. What percent of lactating dairy cows have oxytocin in their bloodstreams during milking?






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






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






41. NMPF






42. The rumen of a cow is located...






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






44. What stomach compartments are not developed in a newborn calf?






45. In the reproductive tract of a dairy cow - how many uterine horns are there?






46. The milk produced on a dairy must be moved through a system of components and piping made from...






47. What is the approximate time of ovulation in cattle after the beginning of heat?






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






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






50. Adequate consumption of long fiber roughage is important to both milk production and herd heath. A long fiber roughage is one that is...