Dairy management Flashcards
1
Q
Average weight of new-born male holstein calf
A
42kg
2
Q
Condition scoring
A
- Scored 1-5 according to their tail head and lumbar vertebrae
- 1 is very thin
- 3-3.5 is good
3
Q
Peak lactation
A
4-10 weeks after calving
48 litres
4
Q
Average monthly decline in milk
A
10% per month
5
Q
Total yield
A
300 litres (30 litres per month)
6
Q
Types of teat dip
A
- Pink ones are chlorhexidine
- Purple/brown ones are iodine based.
