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1
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Where are non-degradable proteins absorbed?

A

Small Intestine

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2
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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?

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Manure handling procedures

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When referring to rations, what do the letters NFC stand for?

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Non-Forage Carbohydrates

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4
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In a cow, where would you find an alveolus?

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Udder

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5
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When discussing lactation records, what does the term “fat corrected milk” mean?

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Lactation records have been adjusted to the same milk fat percentage

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6
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What percent non-fiber carbohydrates should a ration contain for high producing cows?

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35 to 40 percent

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7
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What does GnRH stand for?

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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone

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8
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What is the approximate time of ovulation in cattle after the beginning of heat?

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30 hours

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9
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What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?

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Progesterone

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10
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What is the scientific term for birth?

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Parturition

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11
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In reference to reproduction, what does CL stand for?

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Corpus Luteum

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12
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To the hundreth, how many pounds of milk are in one gallon?

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8.62 pounds

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What pathway in young calves directs milk into the abomasum, bypassing the rumen, reticulum, and omasum?

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Esophageal groove

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14
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Milk fever is also (scientifically) known as what?

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Parturient paresis

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15
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What is milk fever paresis caused by?

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Low blood levels of ionized calcium

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16
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According to the NRC, what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?

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.39 percent

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17
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High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?

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Bone calcium

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18
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Cows that are at risk of developing ketosis can be fed what vitamin to help prevent ketosis?

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Niacin

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19
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Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?

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Digital Dermatitis

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20
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Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?

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Interdigital phlegmon

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21
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When discussing feed mixers, what is the range of manufacturers recommended mixing times?

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3-6 minutes

22
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The letters FSIS stand for what?

A

Food Safety and Inspection Service

23
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What do the letters FARAD stand for?

A

Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank

24
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What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?

A

Mycobacterium bovis

25
How frequently should an average cow freshen?
Once every 12 months
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What do the letters NRC stand for?
National Reasearch Council
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When discussing nutrition, what does NPN stand for?
Nonprotein nitrogen
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Corn silage, stored in upright, top-unloading silos, should be chopped at what percent moisture?
62 to 65 percent
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Corn silage stored in sealed upright silos should be ensiled at what moisture?
No less than 60 percent moisture
30
What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal bunker silos or bags?
70 percent moisture
31
What do the letters FSA stand for?
Farm Service Agency
32
What does BVD stand for?
Bovine Viral Diarrhea
33
Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?
Abortion
34
When referring to vaccinations, what do the letters MLV stand for?
Modified Live Virus
35
When the environmental temperature falls below 30 degrees F, the normal diet of a young calve should be supplemented with______?
Energy
36
After a bulk tank is washed and rinsed, beading of water droplets is a sign of __.
Fat residue
37
When looking at DHI records, what do the letters RHA stand for?
Rolling Herd Average
38
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.
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When examining feed rations, what do the letters NDF stand for?
Neutral Detergent Fiber
40
What bacterium causes Johne's disease in cattle?
Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis
41
What are two methods for shortening udder hair?
Clipping and Singeing
42
What do the letters EU stand for?
European Union
43
PTAT stands for what?
Predicted Transmitting Ability-Type
44
%DBH stands for what?
Percentage of Difficult Births in Heifers
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What do the letters IDFA stand for?
International Dairy Foods Association
46
What breed is known to produce milk over a greater number of years than all other breeds?
Brown Swiss
47
Which of the compartments of a cow's four-compartment stomach acts as the true stomach?
Abomasum
48
What percent of crude protein should a calf starter be?
16-18
49
Which dairy breed's milk is golden-yellow in color?
Gurensey
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Which trait is worth the most points according to the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card?
Udder

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