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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. Which one of the following is the name of the part of the cow's back that lies between the withers and the loin?






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






3. PTAT






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






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






6. A cow's gestation period is _______ long?






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






8. What is the largest cost on most U.S. dairy farms?






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






10. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association - the preferred method of dehorning young calves is_________.






11. The hormone BST is given to dairy cows...






12. 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?






13. About 90% of U.S. dairies use a __________ milking schedule.






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






15. Colostrum has approximately _____ calcium - as does regular milk.






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






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






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






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






20. Cows treated with BST typically show an increase in milk production of...






21. Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?






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






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






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






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 The portion of the milker unit that first receives the milk as it is withdrawn from the cow is the...






26. BVD






27. Normal presentation of a calf for parturition will have...






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






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






30. What is an anion?






31. The number one reason for culling in U.S. dairy herds is...






32. What state agency regulates waste management?






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






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






35. The circulatory system of a dairy cow is very important to milk production. A dairy cow must circulate about _________ of blood for each pound of milk produced.






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






37. What machine is used to determine if water has been added to milk?






38. NAFTA






39. What kinds of relationship do cattle and the microorganisms in their rumen share?






40. In the ruminant digestive system - which to the following is the name of first section of the small intestine that is connected to the abomasum?






41. According to recent USDA surveys - What is the most popular age to wean dairy calves?






42. What stomach compartments are not developed in a newborn calf?






43. IDFA






44. Fermented forage plants relates to...






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






46. What is intravenous injection?






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






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






49. What percent of the cows feed intake is consumed during the daylight hours?






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