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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Young dairy calves frequently suffer and may die due to scours. The chief cause of deadly scours at this age is...






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






3. After insemination - how long do sperm live in the cow's reproductive tract?






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






5. Texas dairies normally must be permitted by the ___________before they begin operations.






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






7. Manure digesters convert _______________ fuel into electricity.






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






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






10. What is a common name for infectious kerato conjunctivitis?






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






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. NMPF






14. The hooks and pins on an animal relate most closely to the...






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






16. What is a cation?






17. FSA






18. Rumen bacteria enable dairy cattle to utilize which feed supplement?






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






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






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






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






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






24. When doing classification scoring - a cow given the numerical value of 85-89.9 is classified as...






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






26. What are structural carbohydrates made of?






27. 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 ____






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






29. When doing classification scoring - a cow given the numerical value of 85-89.9 is classified as...






30. In regards to dairy production RHA refers to...






31. Alfalfa is an example of ___ in a dairy ration.






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






33. Brucellosis is also know as...






34. Cows produce pheromones which...






35. On the PDCA Unified Dairy Score Card - the category 'dairy strength' accounts for how many points?






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






37. Which one of the following is the name of the part of the cow's back that lies between the withers and the loin?






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






39. A cow with high lactation persistence is important for a dairy's economic success. Lactation persistency is...






40. The portion of the milker unit that first receives the milk as it is withdrawn from the cow is the...






41. Why is fat added to dairy rations?






42. Feeding proper rations during the summer is important for both cow comfort and maintaining milk production. Which nutrient is most important during the summer months?






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






44. Which part of the digestive tract is responsible for absorbing excess water?






45. What should the pH of a 'close up' Holstein's urine be?






46. What is Milk Fever paresis caused by?






47. Which of the following is an infectious disease?






48. Name the three common places Coliforms are found.






49. What units are used to measure energy?






50. To dairymen - the most harmful disease impacting milk production and their economic bottom line is...