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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. What is the classification for a Holstein cow given the numerical value 80-84.9?






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






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






4. In order to prevent bloat - the feed additive Poloxalene is often added to feed rations for cows that are grazing. Which of the following grazed forages are most likely to cause bloat?






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






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






7. FSA






8. Dairy cows produce milk that is relatively high in B complex vitamins. Because they are ruminants...






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






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






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






12. What is an anion?






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






14. Which of the compartments of a cow's four-compartment stomach acts as the true stomach?






15. What units are used to measure energy?






16. A cow with high lactation persistence is important for a dairy's economic success. Lactation persistency is...






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






18. If the heat detection rate is 30% and the conception rate is 30% - What is the pregnancy rate?






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






20. An average Holstein cow should give _______ pounds per day for each lactation.






21. A rolling herd average (RHA) is based on how many months?






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






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






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






25. Why is fat added to dairy rations?






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






27. In dairy cows - What is the name of the disease caused by the organisms Staph Aureus - Strep Uberis - and Klebsiella?






28. How often will HACCP inspect each Dairy Farm?






29. Which one of the following is NOT classified as a water soluble-vitamin?






30. Rotary Parlors or Carousel milk barns have the advantage of being ________________ when compared to other type barns.






31. Dairy heifers need to bred at ________ of age assuming they are at least 65% of their adult weight at that time.






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






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






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






35. About 90% of U.S. dairies use a __________ milking schedule.






36. The portion of the ruminant digestive system which is known as and functions as the 'true' stomach is the...






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






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






39. Cows produce pheromones which...






40. 'Weaver Syndrome' is most often found in the _______________dairy breed?






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






42. When looking at DHI records - what do the letters RHA stand for?






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






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






45. USDEC






46. How many das into a pregnancy can a fetus be sexed by ultrasound?






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






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






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






50. What is subcutaneous injection?