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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. When doing classification scoring - a cow given the numerical value of 85-89.9 is classified as...






2. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






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






4. ___________ represents the largest daily input cost in producing milk.






5. FSIS






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






7. What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?






8. If you add sugar to a milk product - you must ______ the minimum pasteurization temperature by _____ degrees F.






9. FSA






10. A bovine female which has not had a calf is a...






11. In the reproductive tract of a dairy cow - how many uterine horns are there?






12. 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...






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






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






15. The breed of dairy cow generally credited with producing the highest % of both milk fat and protein is the...






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






17. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






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






19. The topline of a cow is made up of the...






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






21. Which trait is worth the most points according to the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card?






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






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






24. Feeding bulky feeds during the dry period and gradually bringing fresh cows back on grain are ways to prevent...






25. Colostrum has approximately _____ calcium - as does regular milk.






26. Ways to avoid milk fever in cows






27. The portion of the ruminant digestive system which consists of many folds of tissue is the...






28. BVD






29. IDFA






30. GnRH






31. How much more energy do fats contain per unit the carbohydrates and proteins?






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






33. What is subcutaneous injection?






34. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association - the preferred method of dehorning young calves is_________.






35. The top most part of a cow's head is called the...






36. _________ is a compound that is fermented for flavor in buttermilk and sour cream.






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






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






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






40. 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?






41. Rumen bacteria enable dairy cattle to utilize which feed supplement?






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






43. Why is fat added to dairy rations?






44. A ____________gene in Black and White Holsteins is responsible for the red and white color being expressed at times...






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






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






47. Milk traits - i.e. fat - protein - SNF and etc. - tend to have a heritability of about...






48. The rumen of a cow is located...






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






50. In reference to reproduction - What does CL stand for?