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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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1. What percent of lactating dairy cows have oxytocin in their bloodstreams during milking?






2. The only aspect of milk quality that can be completely controlled on the farm is ______________.






3. A calf's birth weight is approximately ________% of its' mature weight.






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






5. Brucellosis is also know as...






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






7. 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?






8. A free martin is considered a...






9. Which mineral is found in high concentrations in soft tissues such as the pancreas - liver - and kidney?






10. This vitamin plays a role in the coagulation of blood...






11. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?






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






13. Lactation is unique to _________.






14. When feeding close-up cows a calcium deficient diet - which gland is simulated?






15. What describes the fraction of the ration proteins - which is broken down by digestive enzymes and utilized by rumen bacteria?






16. As a rule of thumb when milk production ________ - the milk fat content _______






17. The rumen of a cow is located...






18. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






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






20. Which major dairy breed association was the first to use computers to maintain breed registry records?






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






22. A free martin is considered a...






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






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






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






26. 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?






27. 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?






28. 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 ____






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






30. Proponents of global warming having accused cows of being a major factor. This is due to their release of...






31. In regards to pedigrees - What is a RHA?






32. Parallel milk barns typically have several cows on each side. The cows are arranged in a ____________ fashion in this barn.






33. Milk traits - i.e. fat - protein - SNF and etc. - tend to have a heritability of about...






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






35. What is the hormone that causes Uterine contractions to assist in parturition?






36. All U.S. dairy farms are inspected by state inspectors through a program coordinated by the Food and Drug Administration. Inspectors follow a publication called the PMO. What does PMO stand for?






37. Parallel milk barns typically have several cows on each side. The cows are arranged in a ____________ fashion in this barn.






38. What numerical value does a Holstein cow get when given the classification excellent?






39. NSC






40. What is the classification for a Holstein cow given the numerical value of less than 70?






41. The topline of a cow is made up of the...






42. When using a body condition scoring system of 1 to 5 - What does a score of 5 mean?






43. BST is the acronym for what compound?






44. The CWT programs stands for Cooperatives Working Together. Which of the following describes the function of this program?






45. A very popular dairy management software in Texas is...






46. The condition in which the cow is giving more milk than nutrients that she is consuming in feed is called...






47. When comparing bulls for artificial insemination - What does 'SCR' stand for?






48. A dairy cow that has her feet too far forward (under her belly) is said to be...






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






50. FARAD