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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The breed of dairy cattle that can be roan - all red - all white - or even spotted red and white is...






2. When comparing bulls for artificial insemination - What does 'SCR' stand for?






3. 98% of somatic cells are...






4. A Babcock test may be used to measure the __________ % of milk.






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






6. PTAT






7. When referring to rations - what do the letters NFC stand for?






8. The only aspect of milk quality that can be completely controlled on the farm is ______________.






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






10. Which cows have higher protein requirements?






11. When discussing feed mixers - What is the range of manufacturers recommmended mixing times?






12. A free martin is considered a...






13. What is the scientific term for birth?






14. BFP






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. What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal bunker silos or bags?






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






18. 'Weaver Syndrome' is most often found in the _______________dairy breed?






19. Dairy cattle have a ________ field of vision to their front






20. Blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart are called...






21. A Babcock test may be used to measure the __________ % of milk.






22. 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?






23. What is the reasonable score for body condition at mid-lactation?






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






25. What units are used to measure energy?






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






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






28. FSIS






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






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






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






32. What percent of milk is water?






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






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






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






36. What is intra musclular injection?






37. Fermented forage plants relates to...






38. Generally - high-producing Holsteins eat ___________ pounds of dry matter per day?






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






40. Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?






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






43. Dry cows need 0.8 percent K in their diet. What element is K?






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






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






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






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






48. Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?






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






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