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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. BST is the acronym for what compound?






2. What percent of lactating dairy cows have oxytocin in their bloodstreams during milking?






3. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






4. When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F - the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with _______________?






5. How many das into a pregnancy can a fetus be sexed by ultrasound?






6. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?






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






8. One form of biological pest management is a predator insect - that can be bought and released to help control flies at a dairy. Which of these is NOT true about these predators...






9. How many days after breeding can a pregnancy be detected by ultrasound?






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






11. After insemination - how long do sperm live in the cow's reproductive tract?






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






13. NRC






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






15. Adequate consumption of long fiber roughage is important to both milk production and herd heath. A long fiber roughage is one that is...






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






17. %DBH






18. 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?






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






20. IDFA






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






22. A switch on a cow is...






23. PTAT






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






25. A free martin is considered a...






26. The most costly form of mastitis is?






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






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






29. As a rule of thumb when milk production ________ - the milk fat content _______






30. What should the pH of a 'close up' Holstein's urine be?






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






32. 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 ____






33. When feeding close-up cows a calcium deficient diet - which gland is simulated?






34. The rear quarters produce __________% of the daily milk yield.






35. On average - how many weekd after freshening does a cow's dry matter intake peak?






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






37. The two U.S. dairy breeds that originated in the Channel Islands off the coast of France are...






38. NFO






39. Where are non-degradable proteins absorbed?






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






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






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






43. What is the name of the term for a farm's unique identification number that is part of the National Animal Identification System?






44. Fresh milk - at a dairy - is required to be cooled to a minimum of 50 degrees F within 4 hours time after milking. However many larger dairies are using a _______________ to accomplish this within minutes.






45. What breed is known to produce milk over a greater number of years than all other breeds?






46. 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?






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






48. Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?






49. Name the three common places Coliforms are found.






50. 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?