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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. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?






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






3. Many dairy bulls have their nose pierced with a ring in it. This allows for...






4. In order to prevent bloat - the feed additive Poloxalene is often added to feed rations for cows that are grazing. Which of the following grazed forages are most likely to cause bloat?






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






6. What machine is used to determine if water has been added to milk?






7. FSIS






8. Which one of the following is the largest dairy milk marketing cooperative in the U.S.?






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






10. What percent of the cows feed intake is consumed during the daylight hours?






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






12. Fear can disrupt milk letdown in a cow. The hormone released that causes this disruption is...






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






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






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






16. Rumen bacteria enable dairy cattle to utilize which feed supplement?






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






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






19. In which breed of cow is the incidence of milk fever most common?






20. Which of the following is a compartment of the dairy cow's stomach?






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






22. Allelomimetic behavior is defined as...






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






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






25. Fats are broken down by a dairy cow In what part of her body?






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






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






28. ___________ represents the largest daily input cost in producing milk.






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






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






31. Corn silage - stored in upright - top-unloading silos - should be chopped at which percent moisture?






32. Crude fiber in a dietary ration must be at least ___% or milk fat percent will decrease.






33. Fumonsin and zearalenone are examples of...






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






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






36. How frequently should an average freshen?






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






38. What is a cation?






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






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






41. Coccidia infection can occur when calves are 4 to 8 weeks old. Coccidia causes...






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. What is a nonfunctional mammary gland called?






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






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






49. FSIS






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