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






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






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






4. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






5. Which body part is located more towards the front of the animal?






6. A disease causing air bubbles under the skin and usually results in rapid death is __________.






7. Normal body temperature for a dairy cow is _____________.






8. FARAD






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






10. What stomach compartments are not developed in a newborn calf?






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






12. In a cow - where would you find the alveolus?






13. Which dairy breed has a restriction for disallowing black markings?






14. The dairy breed which produces the highest volume of milk is the...






15. What acid is formed when nonstructural carbohydrates are digested in the rumen?






16. Each animal inherits certain genes from both parents. What percentage of genes does a calf receive from its sire?






17. NSC






18. All U.S. dairy farms are inspected by state inspectors through a program coordinated by the Food and Drug Administration. Inspectors follow a publication called the PMO. What does PMO stand for?






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






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






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






22. How did parallels perform when compared to herringbones?






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






24. What is the largest cost on most U.S. dairy farms?






25. All U.S. dairy farms are inspected by state inspectors through a program coordinated by the Food and Drug Administration. Inspectors follow a publication called the PMO. What does PMO stand for?






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






27. What percent of crude protein should a calf starter be?






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






29. Ways to avoid milk fever in cows






30. Cows have _____ streak canals per teat.






31. All milking equipment must be sanitized...






32. The hormone ______________ stimulates milk let down and may be administered via injection - when necessary after parturition.






33. Which cows have higher protein requirements?






34. A mutation where a calf is born with a single toe on one or more feet is called...






35. GnRH






36. In dairy cows - What is the name of the disease caused by the organisms Staph Aureus - Strep Uberis - and Klebsiella?






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






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






39. What is a cation?






40. A condition of low blood calcium - which results in partial paralysis of the cow is known as __________________.






41. For best results calves should be fed colostrum within ____ hours of calving...






42. Name the three common places Coliforms are found.






43. Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?






44. Cheddar cheese accounts for ____ % of American type cheeses made in the U.S.






45. Bulk tanks must be emptied and cleaned every _____ hours.






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






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






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






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






50. Recent research traits have shown that dairy cows prefer to be milked __________ times/day if they are able to choose.