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






2. What is Milk Fever paresis caused by?






3. CCC






4. USAHA






5. When evaluating dairy rations what do the letters NE stand for?






6. Quality forage is critical for acow's milk production. Many people evaluate hay based upon its green color; others think the color is a poor indication of nutrient composition. However - green colored hay is generally considered to have a higher ____






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






8. NFO






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






10. FARAD






11. 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?






12. When examining feed rations - what do the letters NDF stand for?






13. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?






14. When evaluating a dairy ration - what do the letters TDN stand for?






15. What numerical value does a Holstein cow get when given the classification good?






16. In regards to pedigrees - What is a RHA?






17. What is intra musclular injection?






18. What is a nonfunctional mammary gland called?






19. NFO






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






21. When feeding close-up cows a calcium deficient diet - which gland is simulated?






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






23. What is a cation?






24. Which compartment of a dairy cow's stomach is located closest to the heart and it is a spot where hardware disease occurs?






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






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






27. An average Holstein cow should give _______ pounds per day for each lactation.






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






29. A dairy expects to cull approximately _________% of their herd each year.






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






31. Milk that is low in SCC has more casein - which is a primary component in _______?






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






33. When referring to rations - what do the letters NFC stand for?






34. Lactation is unique to _________.






35. 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...






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






37. Blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart are called...






38. Abortion in the last trimester of pregnancy is often caused by_______________.






39. The hormone BST is given to dairy cows...






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






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






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






43. How is a dairy's RHA calculated?






44. Many dairymen 'dock' the tail on their cows much to the chagrin of Animals Rights groups. They believe This is necessary to...






45. BFP






46. What percent of milk is water?






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






48. IDFA






49. When reffering to vaccinations - what do the letters MLV stand for?






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