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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. Which reproductive condition results when the fetal membranes remain within the uterus for an extended period following parturition?






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






3. It is widely acknowledged that a calcium/phosphorus ration of about ______________ is best for a dairy ration since this mirrors that of the cows' body.






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






5. Cows have _____ streak canals per teat.






6. Milk sugars are not very soluble. Some people have difficulty hydrolyzing them in their bodies. This problem is called _________________.






7. 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 ____






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






9. Lactation is unique to _________.






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






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






12. The major advantage of a 'low-line' milk line as compared to the older 'high-line' is...






13. Which mineral functions in maintaining osmotic pressure - acid-base balance - and body fluid balance?






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






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






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






17. Fumonsin and zearalenone are examples of...






18. Bulk tanks must be emptied and cleaned every _____ hours.






19. NAFTA






20. Fats are broken down by a dairy cow In what part of her body?






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






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






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






24. In the standard protocol for cleaning milking equipment - which of the following is not one of the four phases of cleaning?






25. A perfect score for a cow according to the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card is...






26. Dairy cows produce milk that is relatively high in B complex vitamins. Because they are ruminants...






27. Which cows have higher protein requirements?






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Heart girth measurements of cows may be used to estimate...






35. NRC






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






37. IDFA






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






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






40. NRC






41. Jersey cattle are characterized by having a ______________ face...






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






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






44. BST is the acronym for what compound?






45. CCC






46. Which one of the following describes biotin?






47. The breed of dairy cattle that can be roan - all red - all white - or even spotted red and white is...






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






49. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?






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