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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What manure waste management puts solids in a bin and lets it degrade?






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






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






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






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






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






7. When a small metal object punctures the stomach wall and causes an infection - the resulting disease is called____________________.






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






9. Almost 95% of the dairy cows in the U.S. are...






10. In the standard protocol for cleaning milking equipment - which of the following is not one of the four phases of cleaning?






11. Proponents of global warming having accused cows of being a major factor. This is due to their release of...






12. FARAD






13. Regarding feed formulation - What does CAD stand for?






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






15. What type of mastitis is the easiest to cure?






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






17. When a small metal object punctures the stomach wall and causes an infection - the resulting disease is called____________________.






18. A very popular dairy management software in Texas is...






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






20. IDFA






21. EU






22. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






23. Coccidia infection can occur when calves are 4 to 8 weeks old. Coccidia causes...






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






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






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






27. Normal body temperature for a dairy cow is _____________.






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






29. USDEC






30. For best results calves should be fed colostrum within ____ hours of calving...






31. What is the classification for a Holstein cow given the numerical value of less than 70?






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






33. In regards to dairy production RHA refers to...






34. What manure waste management method runs manure across a press and squeezes the water out?






35. A dairyman may milk in a rapid exit barn. This simply means that...






36. Why is fat added to dairy rations?






37. What percent of the cows feed intake is consumed during the daylight hours?






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






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






40. When does the greatest mammary tissue growth occur during a cow's life?






41. A perfect score for a cow according to the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card is...






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






43. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






44. Brucellosis is also know as...






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






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






47. Cows that are at risk of developing ketosis can be fed what vitamin to help prevent ketosis?






48. The circulatory system of a dairy cow is very important to milk production. A dairy cow must circulate about _________ of blood for each pound of milk produced.






49. In a cow - where would you find the alveolus?






50. Cows have _____ streak canals per teat.