Test your basic knowledge |

Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?






2. What is intravenous injection?






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






4. When can a heifer calf born twin to a bull be registered?






5. Protein is a combination of amino acids. The amino acids are unique among compounds involved in nutrition because they contaIn what element?






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






7. According to the NRC - what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?






8. What mineral is necessary for hemoglobin formation?






9. What is the approximate time of ovulation in cattle after the beginning of heat?






10. The top most part of a cow's head is called the...






11. How did parallels perform when compared to herringbones?






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






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






14. What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal bunker silos or bags?






15. Approximately how many gallons of blood pass through the udder for each gallon of milk produced?






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






17. 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?






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






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






20. What is the average production lifetime of a dairy cow?






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






22. What are the two types of ovarian cysts?






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






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






25. The first feeding of colostrum should equal about ___ percent of the calf's body weight?






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






27. NSC






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






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






30. Fermented forage plants relates to...






31. If the freezing point of a sample of raw milk is above 30 degrees F this indicates...






32. The two U.S. dairy breeds that originated in the Channel Islands off the coast of France are...






33. Why is fat added to dairy rations?






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






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






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






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






38. What is the scientific term for birth?






39. What is the USDA's AIPL?






40. When is the best time to feed anionic salts to dairy cows?






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






42. How many days after breeding can a pregnancy be detected by ultrasound?






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






44. NRC






45. Body condition scores form 1 to 5 are used to track herd health and nutrition. Dry cows should have a body score from...






46. Dairy cows need roughage to concentrate ratio of approximately ______________ to maintain the desired fat content in the milk.






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






48. FAS






49. Milk let down in a dairy cow may be stimulated by...






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







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests