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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The first feeding of colostrum should equal about ___ percent of the calf's body weight?






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






3. How often will HACCP inspect each Dairy Farm?






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






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






6. The CWT programs stands for Cooperatives Working Together. Which of the following describes the function of this program?






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






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






9. Which one of the following is not classified as a fat‐soluble vitamin?






10. Most dairies in Texas are considered to be CAFO's. A CAFO is...






11. New computerized robotic milk stations are becoming a reality today. They have different names but one common one is MOD system. MOD means...






12. When does the greatest mammary tissue growth occur during a cow's life?






13. If there are large numbers of flies around the dairy barn - what should be the first thing to be examined in an attempt to solve the fly problem?






14. Colostrum has approximately _____ calcium - as does regular milk.






15. When a small metal object punctures the stomach wall and causes an infection - the resulting disease is called____________________.






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






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






18. The CWT programs stands for Cooperatives Working Together. Which of the following describes the function of this program?






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






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






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






22. To maintain margins - you should be monitoring and making decisions based on your herd's IOFC. What do the initials IOFC stand for?






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






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






25. BVD






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. Fumonsin and zearalenone are examples of...






32. How is a dairy's RHA calculated?






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






34. Manure management is a major concern for most modern - large-scale dairies. The newest management techniques being used involve...






35. The annual sale of dairy semen exceeds __________ straws.






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






37. Ways to avoid milk fever in cows






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






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






40. Dairy cattle frequently develop milk fever shortly after calving. They become immobile - comatose - and may die without treatment. The treatment typically involves...






41. 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 ____






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






43. NRC






44. The breed of dairy cow generally credited with producing the highest % of both milk fat and protein is the...






45. 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?






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






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






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






49. 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?






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