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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 of less than 70?






2. What acid is formed when nonstructural carbohydrates are digested in the rumen?






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






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






5. NRC






6. What is the name of the term for a farm's unique identification number that is part of the National Animal Identification System?






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






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






9. One ejaculation from a bull typically contains _________________ sperm






10. FAS






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






12. USAHA






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






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






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






16. 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 ____






17. After a bulk tank is washed and rinsed - beading of water droplets is a sign of _____.






18. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






19. The milk produced on a dairy must be moved through a system of components and piping made from...






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






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






22. Fresh milk - at a dairy - is required to be cooled to a minimum of 50 degrees F within 4 hours time after milking. However many larger dairies are using a _______________ to accomplish this within minutes.






23. This bacteria causes 'Circling Disease' in cattle...






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






25. A Babcock test may be used to measure the __________ % of milk.






26. FAS






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






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






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






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






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






32. How did parallels perform when compared to herringbones?






33. The CWT programs stands for Cooperatives Working Together. Which of the following describes the function of this program?






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






35. What percentage of whole milk is fat when compared on a dry matter basis?






36. The most costly form of mastitis is?






37. What is another term for the lowest lateral regions of the abdomen - near the groin?






38. Corn silage - stored in upright - top-unloading silos - should be chopped at which percent moisture?






39. What percent of milk is water?






40. When referring to rations - what do the letters NFC stand for?






41. dairy cow may not reach her highest milk yield until she is...






42. Dairy producers are particularly watchful for zoonotic diseases in their herd. Zoonotic diseases are defined as those that...






43. Jersey cattle are characterized by having a ______________ face...






44. What describes the fraction of the ration proteins - which is broken down by digestive enzymes and utilized by rumen bacteria?






45. Milk that is low in SCC has more casein - which is a primary component in _______?






46. 98% of somatic cells are...






47. Each animal inherits certain genes from both parents. What percentage of genes does a calf receive from its sire?






48. What ration ingredients contain the highest concentration of energy?






49. Legally you cannot make cottage cheese from raw milk - but you can make _________ from raw milk.






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