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Dairy Cattle Basics

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






2. Cows produce pheromones which...






3. When discussing lactation records - What does the term 'fat corrected milk' mean?






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






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






6. Which major dairy breed association was the first to use computers to maintain breed registry records?






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






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






9. IPM






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






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






12. The rumen of a mature cow will hold approximately...






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






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






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






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






17. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






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






19. 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 ____






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






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






22. FSIS






23. Dairy rations - especially those for high producing cows - may be buffered to maintain a desirable rumen pH. The most common buffering agent for this is...






24. A cow with high lactation persistence is important for a dairy's economic success. Lactation persistency is...






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






26. Lactation is unique to _________.






27. Which system of the cow's body is most affected by paratuberculosis?






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






29. The number one reason for culling in U.S. dairy herds is...






30. How often will HACCP inspect each Dairy Farm?






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






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






33. NMPF






34. What is Milk Fever paresis caused by?






35. Milking time is best reduced by...






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






37. One of the highest heritability traits for milk is...






38. To the hundreth - how many pounds of milk are in a gallon?






39. CCC






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






41. Which one of the following is the name of the part of the cow's back that lies between the withers and the loin?






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?






49. What is the classification for a Holstein cow given the numerical value of less than 70?






50. Brucellosis is also know as...