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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. Fumonsin and zearalenone are examples of...






2. A mutation where calves have little or no control over the movement of their legs is called...






3. NRC






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






5. NAFTA






6. Milking time is best reduced by...






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






8. Which cows have higher protein requirements?






9. PTAT






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






11. All U.S. dairy farms are inspected by state inspectors through a program coordinated by the Food and Drug Administration. Inspectors follow a publication called the PMO. What does PMO stand for?






12. What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?






13. What is the hormone that causes Uterine contractions to assist in parturition?






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






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






16. Parallel milk barns typically have several cows on each side. The cows are arranged in a ____________ fashion in this barn.






17. Research has shown that by formulating lactating cow rations with proper amounts of certain amino acids - we can decrease the crude protein content of the ration and reduce _______________________?






18. Which one of the following is the largest dairy milk marketing cooperative in the U.S.?






19. On the PDCA Unified Dairy Score Card - the category 'feet and legs' accounts for how many points?






20. Feeding bulky feeds during the dry period and gradually bringing fresh cows back on grain are ways to prevent...






21. What numerical value does a Holstein cow get when given the classification good?






22. On the PDCA Unified Dairy Score Card - the category 'feet and legs' accounts for how many points?






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






24. On average - how many weekd after freshening does a cow's dry matter intake peak?






25. Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?






26. What is subcutaneous injection?






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






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






29. When comparing bulls for artificial insemination - What does 'SCR' stand for?






30. In cows - salmonellosis infections are most common in those that have calved within __________.






31. A bovine female which has not had a calf is a...






32. A disease transmitted through natural mating which causes abortion - low conception rates - and irregular heat cycles is _____________________.






33. A disease causing air bubbles under the skin and usually results in rapid death is __________.






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






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






36. What are the two types of ovarian cysts?






37. What is lactogenesis?






38. What female hormone causes follicles to begin to develop?






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






40. Which compartment of a dairy cow's stomach is located closest to the heart and it is a spot where hardware disease occurs?






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






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






43. Which dairy breed's milk is golden-yellow in color?






44. Cows produce pheromones which...






45. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?






46. What percent of milk is water?






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






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






49. BVD






50. The two main problems that effect reproduction are...







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