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Dairy Cattle Basics

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1. 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






2. A free martin is considered a...






3. Which one of the following is NOT classified as a water soluble-vitamin?






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






5. Dairy producers are particularly watchful for zoonotic diseases in their herd. Zoonotic diseases are defined as those that...






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






7. When using a body condition scoring system of 1 to 5 - What does a score of 5 mean?






8. Milking time is best reduced by...






9. What is the scientific term for birth?






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






11. How often will HACCP inspect each Dairy Farm?






12. 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 ____






13. Ways to avoid milk fever in cows






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






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






16. What is a cation?






17. What percentage of whole milk is fat when compared on a dry matter basis?






18. Milk fever is also (scientifically) known as what?






19. BFP






20. 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 ____






21. A bovine female which has not had a calf is a...






22. This bacteria causes 'Circling Disease' in cattle...






23. Normal presentation of a calf for parturition will have...






24. All milking equipment must be sanitized...






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






26. Fermented forage plants relates to...






27. According to the NRC - what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?






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






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






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






31. Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?






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






33. What is the accepted standard length for a lactation record in dairy cattle?






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






35. To dairymen - the most harmful disease impacting milk production and their economic bottom line is...






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






37. What is the average production lifetime of a dairy cow?






38. 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






39. What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?






40. IDFA






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






42. FSA






43. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






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






45. What is the sex chromosome configuration of a male calf?






46. The portion of the milker unit that first receives the milk as it is withdrawn from the cow is the...






47. What is the USDA's AIPL?






48. A Milking herd's TMR should be available to cows how many hours throughout the day?






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






50. Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?







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