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Dairy Cattle Basics

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1. Brucellosis is also know as...






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






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






4. After a bulk tank is washed and rinsed - beading of water droplets is a sign of _____.






5. The Global Dairy Agenda for Action is a pledge to reduce _______ emissions in an attempt to address global warming?






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






7. FARAD






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






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






10. The standard length of the dry period in dairy cattle is ________?






11. At how many days can pregnancy be detected by palpation?






12. Nutritionists have developed a test to compare one alfalfa sample to another - determining the RFV of each. RFV stands for...






13. Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?






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






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






16. The first feeding of colostrum should equal about ___ percent of the calf's body weight?






17. What percentage of whole milk is fat when compared on a dry matter basis?






18. Manure management is a major concern for most modern - large-scale dairies. The newest management techniques being used involve...






19. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






20. This vitamin plays a role in the coagulation of blood...






21. Cattle grazing stressed on wilted hybrid sorghum/Johnson grass type pasture - may die as a result of ________________.






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






23. The most costly form of mastitis is?






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






25. According to the NRC - what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?






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






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






28. Which one of the following is not classified as a fat‐soluble vitamin?






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






30. Lactation is unique to _________.






31. What is lactogenesis?






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






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






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






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






36. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






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






38. What is the most abundant mineral in the body?






39. The most common pathogen found in raw milk is...






40. BST is the acronym for what compound?






41. After a bulk tank is washed and rinsed - beading of water droplets is a sign of _____.






42. Reduced gestation length and retained placenta typically are the first symptoms of _________________ vitamin deficiency






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






44. The major advantage of a 'low-line' milk line as compared to the older 'high-line' is...






45. If the freezing point of a sample of raw milk is above 30 degrees F this indicates...






46. What are structural carbohydrates made of?






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






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






49. What is the most essential nutrient in animal feeding animals and maintaining health?






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







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