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






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






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






4. A dairy expects to cull approximately _________% of their herd each year.






5. How many days after parturition should you wait before breeding a cow back?






6. What is the scientific term for birth?






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






8. What are two methods for shortening udder hair?






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






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






11. The two main problems that effect reproduction are...






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






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






14. 98% of somatic cells are...






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






16. A cow's gestation period is _______ long?






17. PTAT






18. Which reproductive condition results when the fetal membranes remain within the uterus for an extended period following parturition?






19. BVD






20. In the ruminant digestive system - which to the following is the name of first section of the small intestine that is connected to the abomasum?






21. What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?






22. Feeding proper rations during the summer is important for both cow comfort and maintaining milk production. Which nutrient is most important during the summer months?






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






24. Which purebred dairy breed association introduced a 'dairy price stabilization' program in 2009?






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






26. In what year did the Holstein Association start its program of recording carriers of Undesirable Recessive Traits?






27. Where are degradable proteins broken down?






28. Corn silage stored in sealed upright silos should be ensiled at what moisture?






29. Name the three common places Coliforms are found.






30. Dairy Farmers frequently place a stomach magnet into their cows to...






31. When discussing nutrition - What does NPN stand for?






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






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






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






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






36. Milking time is best reduced by...






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






38. Fats are broken down by a dairy cow In what part of her body?






39. How much water can a lactating cow consume in one day?






40. The most costly form of mastitis is?






41. The typical lactation curve shows a dairy cow reaching her peak production about ________days into the lactation cycle.






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






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






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






45. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






46. What units are used to measure energy?






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






48. 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 ____






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






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