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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Cows that are at risk of developing ketosis can be fed what vitamin to help prevent ketosis?






2. Dairy herds have historically used artificial insemination. Currently approximately ____________% of all dairy pregnancies results from A.I.






3. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






4. What percent of lactating dairy cows have oxytocin in their bloodstreams during milking?






5. The source of rennet (a substance used in cheese making) is...






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






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






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






9. GnRH






10. Colostrum given to a baby calf more than ____________hours old is NOT absorbed and thus does little good.






11. The two U.S. dairy breeds that originated in the Channel Islands off the coast of France are...






12. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






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






14. After insemination - how long do sperm live in the cow's reproductive tract?






15. When a cow comes into heat every few days - she is referred to as?






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






17. A dairy cow that has all 8 permanent incisor teeth can be considered to be a minimum of ______________old.






18. Young dairy calves frequently suffer and may die due to scours. The chief cause of deadly scours at this age is...






19. Protein is a combination of amino acids. The amino acids are unique among compounds involved in nutrition because they contaIn what element?






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






21. Name the three common places Coliforms are found.






22. 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 ____






23. Where are degradable proteins broken down?






24. Which mineral is found in high concentrations in soft tissues such as the pancreas - liver - and kidney?






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






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






27. USAHA






28. The rumen of a mature cow will hold approximately...






29. A switch on a cow is...






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






31. FAS






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






33. When discussing lactation records - What does the term 'fat corrected milk' mean?






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






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






36. What does the term freshen mean in relation the dairy production?






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






38. The medical name tarsal hygroma - a commonaliment of dairy cows is commonly called...






39. The dairy breed which produces the highest volume of milk is the...






40. In a sire's proof - daughters' calving ease measures __________________.






41. How many grams of lactose are in an 8 oz. glass of milk?






42. What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?






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






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






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






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






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






48. Pest Predators will travel up to ____ yards to find their food source (fly pupae).






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






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