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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The two U.S. dairy breeds that originated in the Channel Islands off the coast of France are...






2. What ration ingredients contain the highest concentration of energy?






3. When using sexed semen - conception rates are _________ percent of the conception rates achieved when using unsexed semen under the same conditions?






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






5. What is the scientific term for birth?






6. Which mineral functions in maintaining osmotic pressure - acid-base balance - and body fluid balance?






7. What is a nonfunctional mammary gland called?






8. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






9. Dry cows need 0.8 percent K in their diet. What element is K?






10. Dairy Management Inc. introduced the _______ social media program for dairy advocates?






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






12. NFDM






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






14. Alfalfa is an example of ___ in a dairy ration.






15. What are the two types of ovarian cysts?






16. What is intra musclular injection?






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






18. The portion of the ruminant digestive system which is known as and functions as the 'true' stomach is the...






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






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






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






22. A Babcock test may be used to measure the __________ % of milk.






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






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






25. All milking equipment must be sanitized...






26. Which of the following is an infectious disease?






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






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






29. Grass Tetany may occur in early lactation cows grazing lush - heavily - fertilized pastures. Grass Tetany is caused by a ______________deficiency.






30. Which part of an animal touches the ground if he/she is walking on a correct set of feet and legs?






31. 98% of somatic cells are...






32. How many days after parturition should you wait before breeding a cow back?






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






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






35. Dairy cattle have a ________ field of vision to their front






36. Which hormone produced by the uterus causes regression of the corpus luteum?






37. What is intravenous injection?






38. A disease causing air bubbles under the skin and usually results in rapid death is __________.






39. How much water can a lactating cow consume in one day?






40. Dairy cows need roughage to concentrate ratio of approximately ______________ to maintain the desired fat content in the milk.






41. Dairy cattle have a ________ field of vision to their front






42. Lactation is unique to _________.






43. In a cow - where would you find the alveolus?






44. A rolling herd average (RHA) is based on how many months?






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






46. Recent research traits have shown that dairy cows prefer to be milked __________ times/day if they are able to choose.






47. 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






48. What is a cation?






49. Brucellosis is also know as...






50. 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.