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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. Dairy cows need roughage to concentrate ratio of approximately ______________ to maintain the desired fat content in the milk.






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






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






4. Blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart are called...






5. Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?






6. Where are degradable proteins broken down?






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






8. Limber leg is found most often in the ____________ dairy breed?






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






10. Dairy cattle have a ________ field of vision to their front






11. When evaluating dairy rations what do the letters NE stand for?






12. The Global Dairy Agenda for Action is a pledge to reduce _______ emissions in an attempt to address global warming?






13. What type of mastitis is the easiest to cure?






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






15. When discussing lactation records - What does the term 'fat corrected milk' mean?






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






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






18. If there are large numbers of flies around the dairy barn - what should be the first thing to be examined in an attempt to solve the fly problem?






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






20. At how many days can pregnancy be detected by palpation?






21. Which one of the following is NOT classified as a water soluble-vitamin?






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






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






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






25. Fumonsin and zearalenone are examples of...






26. A dairyman may milk in a rapid exit barn. This simply means that...






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






28. A Milking herd's TMR should be available to cows how many hours throughout the day?






29. Dairy cattle frequently develop milk fever shortly after calving. They become immobile - comatose - and may die without treatment. The treatment typically involves...






30. What pathway in youg calves direct milk into the abomasum - bypassing the rumen - reticulum - and omasum?






31. 'Weaver Syndrome' is most often found in the _______________dairy breed?






32. IPM






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






34. 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?






35. Dry cows need 0.8 percent K in their diet. What element is K?






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






37. One of the highest heritability traits for milk is...






38. What state agency regulates waste management?






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






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






41. What percent of lactating dairy cows have oxytocin in their bloodstreams during milking?






42. What is a nonfunctional mammary gland called?






43. Which body part is located more towards the front of the animal?






44. %DBH






45. NSC






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






47. FSA






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






49. When a small metal object punctures the stomach wall and causes an infection - the resulting disease is called____________________.






50. Milk should be below what temperature before it is transferred to a milk truck?