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






2. Milk should be below what temperature before it is transferred to a milk truck?






3. The number one reason for culling in U.S. dairy herds is...






4. NRC






5. What percent of dry matter in plants is made of carbohydrates?






6. Generally - high-producing Holsteins eat ___________ pounds of dry matter per day?






7. 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?






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






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






10. A material used in a footbath for cows with foot rot problems is...






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






12. When sanitizing milking equipment with water - the temperature must be a minimum of 170 degrees F and the utensils are to be under the flow of water for ____________ minute(s).






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






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






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






16. Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?






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






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






19. What bacterium causes Johne's disease in cattle?






20. When feeding close-up cows a calcium deficient diet - which gland is simulated?






21. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






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






23. What percent of dry matter in plants is made of carbohydrates?






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






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






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






27. Fermented forage plants relates to...






28. Heritability for milk production in dairy cattle is...






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






30. Adequate consumption of long fiber roughage is important to both milk production and herd heath. A long fiber roughage is one that is...






31. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






32. 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.






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






34. Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?






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






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






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






38. In regards to pedigrees - What is a RHA?






39. NFDM






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






41. The breed of dairy cattle that can be roan - all red - all white - or even spotted red and white is...






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






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






44. Which mineral functions in maintaining osmotic pressure - acid-base balance - and body fluid balance?






45. Reduced gestation length and retained placenta typically are the first symptoms of _________________ vitamin deficiency






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






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






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






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






50. Which one of the following describes biotin?