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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. 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?






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






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






4. What is the most essential nutrient in animal feeding animals and maintaining health?






5. A free martin is considered a...






6. High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?






7. How often will HACCP inspect each Dairy Farm?






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






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






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






11. In what year did the Holstein Association start its program of recording carriers of Undesirable Recessive Traits?






12. A mutation where a calf is born with a single toe on one or more feet is called...






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






14. What is intra musclular injection?






15. Which dairy breed originated in the central part of the European continent?






16. When reffering to vaccinations - what do the letters MLV stand for?






17. CCC






18. Manure digesters convert _______________ fuel into electricity.






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






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






21. A switch on a cow is...






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






23. 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?






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






25. %DBH






26. Dairy Management Inc. introduced the _______ social media program for dairy advocates?






27. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






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






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






30. Bovine Progressive Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (BPDME) is better known as Weaver Syndrome because of...






31. What is the most essential nutrient in animal feeding animals and maintaining health?






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






33. _________ is a compound that is fermented for flavor in buttermilk and sour cream.






34. What breed is known to produce milk over a greater number of years than all other breeds?






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






36. When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F - the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with _______________?






37. To maintain margins - you should be monitoring and making decisions based on your herd's IOFC. What do the initials IOFC stand for?






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






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






40. High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?






41. What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?






42. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






43. When referring to milk test used at the processing plant - What is a DMC?






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






45. HTST is a ______________






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






47. The portion of the ruminant digestive system which consists of many folds of tissue is the...






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






49. 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).






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