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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. In the standard protocol for cleaning milking equipment - which of the following is not one of the four phases of cleaning?






3. USAHA






4. Milk traits - i.e. fat - protein - SNF and etc. - tend to have a heritability of about...






5. A very popular dairy management software in Texas is...






6. In cows - salmonellosis infections are most common in those that have calved within __________.






7. Proponents of global warming having accused cows of being a major factor. This is due to their release of...






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






9. USDEC






10. Milk with over_____________ somatic cell count cannot legally be shipped in the United States?






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






12. When a cow comes into heat every few days - she is referred to as?






13. 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.






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






15. NRC






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






17. What percent of dry matter in plants is made of carbohydrates?






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






19. FAS






20. What kinds of relationship do cattle and the microorganisms in their rumen share?






21. What female hormone causes follicles to begin to develop?






22. If a dairy bull has been genetically tested to determine his genomic make-up - this will be indicated on his pedigree by what letters?






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






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






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






26. Rotary Parlors or Carousel milk barns have the advantage of being ________________ when compared to other type barns.






27. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






28. Feeding bulky feeds during the dry period and gradually bringing fresh cows back on grain are ways to prevent...






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






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






31. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






32. Milk should be below what temperature before it is transferred to a milk truck?






33. High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?






34. When referring to milk test used at the processing plant - What is a DMC?






35. Almost 95% of the dairy cows in the U.S. are...






36. What are two methods for shortening udder hair?






37. FARAD






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






39. What numerical value does a Holstein cow get when given the classification excellent?






40. Allelomimetic behavior is defined as...






41. A material used in a footbath for cows with foot rot problems is...






42. Producers using BST must give their cows an injection of it every...






43. What is intra musclular injection?






44. Ways to avoid milk fever in cows






45. If you add sugar to a milk product - you must ______ the minimum pasteurization temperature by _____ degrees F.






46. A switch on a cow is...






47. Feeding proper rations during the summer is important for both cow comfort and maintaining milk production. Which nutrient is most important during the summer months?






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






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






50. Fermented forage plants relates to...