#51-100 Flashcards
Where are non-degradable proteins absorbed?
Small Intestine
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?
Manure handling procedures
When referring to rations, what do the letters NFC stand for?
Non-Forage Carbohydrates
In a cow, where would you find an alveolus?
Udder
When discussing lactation records, what does the term “fat corrected milk” mean?
Lactation records have been adjusted to the same milk fat percentage
What percent non-fiber carbohydrates should a ration contain for high producing cows?
35 to 40 percent
What does GnRH stand for?
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
What is the approximate time of ovulation in cattle after the beginning of heat?
30 hours
What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
Progesterone
What is the scientific term for birth?
Parturition
In reference to reproduction, what does CL stand for?
Corpus Luteum
To the hundreth, how many pounds of milk are in one gallon?
8.62 pounds
What pathway in young calves directs milk into the abomasum, bypassing the rumen, reticulum, and omasum?
Esophageal groove
Milk fever is also (scientifically) known as what?
Parturient paresis
What is milk fever paresis caused by?
Low blood levels of ionized calcium
According to the NRC, what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?
.39 percent
High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?
Bone calcium
Cows that are at risk of developing ketosis can be fed what vitamin to help prevent ketosis?
Niacin
Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?
Digital Dermatitis
Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?
Interdigital phlegmon
When discussing feed mixers, what is the range of manufacturers recommended mixing times?
3-6 minutes
The letters FSIS stand for what?
Food Safety and Inspection Service
What do the letters FARAD stand for?
Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank
What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?
Mycobacterium bovis
How frequently should an average cow freshen?
Once every 12 months
What do the letters NRC stand for?
National Reasearch Council
When discussing nutrition, what does NPN stand for?
Nonprotein nitrogen
Corn silage, stored in upright, top-unloading silos, should be chopped at what percent moisture?
62 to 65 percent
Corn silage stored in sealed upright silos should be ensiled at what moisture?
No less than 60 percent moisture
What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal bunker silos or bags?
70 percent moisture
What do the letters FSA stand for?
Farm Service Agency
What does BVD stand for?
Bovine Viral Diarrhea
Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?
Abortion
When referring to vaccinations, what do the letters MLV stand for?
Modified Live Virus
When the environmental temperature falls below 30 degrees F, the normal diet of a young calve should be supplemented with______?
Energy
After a bulk tank is washed and rinsed, beading of water droplets is a sign of __.
Fat residue
When looking at DHI records, what do the letters RHA stand for?
Rolling Herd Average
How is a dairy’s RHA calculated?
By dividing the total amount of milk produced in the past 365 days by the total number of cow years in the herd last year.
When examining feed rations, what do the letters NDF stand for?
Neutral Detergent Fiber
What bacterium causes Johne’s disease in cattle?
Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis
What are two methods for shortening udder hair?
Clipping and Singeing
What do the letters EU stand for?
European Union
PTAT stands for what?
Predicted Transmitting Ability-Type
%DBH stands for what?
Percentage of Difficult Births in Heifers
What do the letters IDFA stand for?
International Dairy Foods Association
What breed is known to produce milk over a greater number of years than all other breeds?
Brown Swiss
Which of the compartments of a cow’s four-compartment stomach acts as the true stomach?
Abomasum
What percent of crude protein should a calf starter be?
16-18
Which dairy breed’s milk is golden-yellow in color?
Gurensey
Which trait is worth the most points according to the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card?
Udder