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Dairy Cattle Basics

Subjects : industries, dairy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Jersey cattle are characterized by having a ______________ face...






2. When using sexed semen - conception rates are _________ percent of the conception rates achieved when using unsexed semen under the same conditions?






3. The medical name tarsal hygroma - a commonaliment of dairy cows is commonly called...






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






5. The breed of dairy cow generally credited with producing the highest % of both milk fat and protein is the...






6. What is a TMR to a dairy person?






7. The portion of the ruminant digestive system which is known as and functions as the 'true' stomach is the...






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






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






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






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






12. What is the scientific term for birth?






13. %DBH






14. What is subcutaneous injection?






15. 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?






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






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






18. What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?






19. USAHA






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






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






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






23. Endocrinology is the science dealing with _______________.






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






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






26. 'Thurl position' is a trait evaluated in the ________ category on the PDCA Unified Scorecard?






27. FSIS






28. Corn silage stored in sealed upright silos should be ensiled at what moisture?






29. How many chromosomes does the nucleus of each reproductive cell have in dairy cattle?






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






31. Which compartment of a dairy cow's stomach is located closest to the heart and it is a spot where hardware disease occurs?






32. BST is the acronym for what compound?






33. The dairy breed which produces the highest volume of milk is the...






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. Fear can disrupt milk letdown in a cow. The hormone released that causes this disruption is...






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






40. What acid is formed when nonstructural carbohydrates are digested in the rumen?






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






42. The two main problems that effect reproduction are...






43. How did parallels perform when compared to herringbones?






44. NFDM






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






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






47. IDFA






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






49. Crude fiber in a dietary ration must be at least ___% or milk fat percent will decrease.






50. How many days after parturition should you wait before breeding a cow back?