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Dairy nutrition--Almeida pt. 1 Flashcards

1
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percentage of dairy farms that are family owned

A

97%

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2
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Average size of a dairy herd?

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179 cows

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3
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T/F: Milk production is increasing but the number of dairy cows is decreasing

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True

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4
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T/F: Larger dairy farms have higher costs and higher profits

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False: Larger dairy farms have lower costs and higher profits

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Cattle breeds (7) specialized in milk production? Which is the most common?

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Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein-Friesland (most common), Jersey, Milking shorthorn, red and white

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Dairy cow production cycle?

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1) Heifers/cows inseminated (AI)
2) Gestation period: 280 days
3) At calving, milking begins
4) Lactation takes 305 days, followed by 60 days of dry period
6) Animals are inseminated again 85 days after parturition and will calve at the end of the dry period

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7
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Female calves are kept on artificial milk, weaned at _____ days, and reared for another ____ days.

A

35-45; 420

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8
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T/F: Dairy farms only have births once a year and calves are all at the same stage in the birthing cycle

A

False: dairy farms have births year-round and cows are in different stages of the cycle

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9
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Dairy cows have a lifespan of how many years?

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20

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T/F: Dairy cows are only profitable for 3-5 lactations, because of lameness, mastitis, and infertility

A

True

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11
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When are dairy cows normally culled?

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After 3-5 lactations

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12
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When is peak lactation?

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Weeks 4-10, followed by decrease until drying off

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13
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Fat and protein content decreases until week ___ and then stabilizes

A

10

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14
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DMI increases with _____.

A

lactation

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15
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Body weight and BCS ____ during peak lactation, ____ afterwards (less milk but gestation)

A

decreases; increases

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16
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What do phases 1, 2, 3, and 4 represent during weeks of lactation?

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Peak milk, peak DMI, restoration period, dry period (respectively)

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17
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Feed costs are about ___ of the total cost of producing milk

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40-50%

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18
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What are balanced rations and when do milk production cows need to be fed them?

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in intensive/commercial milk production cows have to be fed balanced rations = adequate to their productive state and milk production

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19
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milk production is always limited by the genetic and environmental components (%):

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25% hereditary, 75% environment

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20
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What are nutrients used for in dairy cows?

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1) Growth in the immature animal
2) Pregnancy (esp. last 3 mo)
3) Fattening/regaining normal weight lost during lactation
4) Maintenance
5) Lactation/milk production

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21
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A cow in lactation and fed correctly will use what nutrient proportions for feed and milk production?

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1/2 feed for maintenance and 1/2 feed for milk production

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22
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A cow in lactation and inadequately fed will:

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draw body reserves for maintenance needs and milk production will drop

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23
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T/F: Roughages are the cheapest and affordable source of nutrients

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True (I know the sentence doesn’t make sense, that’s how it’s written in his notes) \_(--)__/

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24
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Because milk production is very demanding, dairy cattle have to be supplemented:

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Concentrate feeding and grains

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25
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In cattle, 60-80% of the DM should come from _____ and the rest from ______.

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roughages; concentrates and/or grain

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26
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Feeding value of hay depends on:

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Kind of hay/botanical composition (graminae/legume), stage of maturity when cut, harvesting method

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27
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When is it ideal to produce hay?

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mid Spring

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28
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Tell me everything about green chop (4 things)

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1) forage harvested and chopped daily
2) fed in bunks
3) moisture content and nutritional value change considerably throughout year
4) as crop matures, cows will eat less of the green chop–less energy intake

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29
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Do silages have a higher or lower moisture content than dry roughages?

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Higher

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30
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Corn silage–whatchu know bout it

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1) One of the most popular roughages for dairy cattle
2) Made when kernels have reached the ‘dent’ stage
3) easily stored/handled
4) requires less labor
5) contains 50% grain in a DM basis
6) 8% DM is protein
7) low on minerals

6+7 = supplementation needed

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31
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Strawwwwww

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1) non-grain part of crops (wheat/oats)
2) low in energy, protein, minerals, vitamins
3) little nutrient value (it kinda sucks)
4) mainly adds fiber = nicer pooping
5) when used, cows must be supplemented with concentrates
6) cheap alternative for feeding dry cows and older heifers (sucks for them)

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32
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Pasture

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1) requires good management
2) reduces labor at feeding
3) reduces manure handling
4) ideal for dry cows/old heifers

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33
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When pasture is fed to lactating cows, it may cause what? (7 things)

A 
drop in milk production
drop in milk fat
bloating 
flavors in milk (ew)
reduced grain intake
watery feces
difficulty in getting cows into milking parlor (lol)
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34
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T/F: lactating cows get plenty of dry matter if pasture is the major source of roughage

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FALSE–lactating cows rarely get enough DM if pasture is the major source of roughage

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35
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management practices for pastures to reduce problems

A

limit grazing time (1-2 hr/d)
feed dry forage before allowing cows on happy pasture
bring cows to barn several hours before feeding
feed silage/hay at this time

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36
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T/F: Pastures are to be used as supplementary roughages

A

true

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37
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T/F: Grains are included in dairy rations primarily for protein content

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FALSE–primarily for ENERGY content

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38
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What is a limiting factor in milk production (if low)?

A

Energy content

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39
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grains contain ____% TDN

A

70-80

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40
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Grains that are ground too fine =

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lower digestibility and % milk fat

finely ground grain may also lead to acidosis! :(

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41
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CORN

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most commonly used grain in dairy rations
high energy
palatable
if grown on farm = cheaper supplement
corn and corn cob meal = 90% TDN
cows tend to feed better when corn is used in the ration

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42
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T/F: oats are a shitty feed for dairy cows

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FALSE–oats are excellent for dairy cows, and also humans (FYI, no one really cares about humans)

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43
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Compared to corn, how do oats rack up in:
Energy content
Digestibility
Protein content

What do they add to the grain mix?

A

lower energy content than corn
lower digestibility than corn
higher protein content than corn

add fiber to the grain mix!

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44
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Oats should not replace more than ___ of corn in the ration

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half

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45
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Whatchu know about barley

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1) same overall energy value for dairy cattle as corn
2) higher in protein than corn
3) not more than 1/2 of the grain ration

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46
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Whatchu know ‘bout wheat?

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high in energy and protein
diary cows like wheat
high price–not used in dairy rations
not more than 1/2 of the grain ration

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47
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What do protein supplements depend on?

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amount and qulity of the forage

48
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T/F: protein supplements are the cheap part of the ration

A

FALSE–expensive

49
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T/F: the quantity of protein is more important than the quality

A

TRUE

50
Q

What are the major protein supplements?

What protein supplements are not recommended for dairy cattle?

A 
corn gluten meal
distiller's dried grains
soybean meal
sunflower meal
linseed meal
cottonseed meal
feed-grade urea

fish, meat, and blood meal NOT recommended

51
Q

What is corn gluten meal?

What is the CP?

A

by-product of the wet milling of corn for starch and syrup

40-60% CP

52
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T/F: corn gluten meal has a lower energy content than corn grain, has high palatability, and should be limited to 5 lbs/head/day

A

FALSE–has LOW palatability–everything else is true

53
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Distiller’s dried grains–what are they and what is the protein content?

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by-product of grain fermentation for alcohol production; 20-30% protein

54
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Soybean meal–whatchu know ‘bout it (only 4 things)

A

1) by-product of soybean oil extraction
2) excellent source of protein (all ‘bout them gainz)
3) found in many supplements
4) highly palatable

55
Q

Sunflower meal:

what is it?
what’s the protein %?
good source of what?
yummy?

A

by-product of sunflower oil extraction
28-45% protein
good source of protein and phosphorous
less palatable

56
Q

linseed meal:

what is it?
protein?
adds what?
yummy, but?

A

by-product of oil extracted from flax seed
good protein supplement
adds shine to hair coat (sale/show animals, shampoo commercials probably)
palatable butttt laxative, so ew

57
Q

cottonseed meal

what is it?
protein?
yummy?

A

made from hulled cotton seeds after oil extraction
high protein content
palatable but may cause constipation

58
Q

T/F: feed-grade urea is an economic non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source for boosting protein levels in ruminant rations

A

TRUE

59
Q

Feed-grade urea:

Taste?
Toxic?
Concentrate mix?
Add to corn silage?
Add all at once?
A

bitter taste, must be mixed w/ ration to be eaten
too much is toxic–>no more than 0.4 lb/head/day
concentrate mix–no more than 0.5% urea
if added to corn silage–>no more than 0.5%
gradually increase content so that ruminal bacteria may adapt

60
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What are some by-products of the food industry?

A 
alfalfa meal
beet pulp
citrus/tomato pulp
whole cottonseed
molasses

might need to know more details about each, but I’m not about that life right meow

61
Q

Minerals and vitamins for dairy cattle?

A

a shit ton:

Ca, P, Mg, K, Na, Cl, S, I, Fe, Cu, Co, Mn, Zn, Se, molybdenum
vitamin A, D, E
salt–NaCl

62
Q

T/F: well-balanced diets should include mineral and vitamin supplements

A

TRUE

63
Q

Ca:P ratio?

A

1.2:1.0 to 2:1

64
Q

T/F: dairy cows suffer more from lack of water than from lack of any other nutrient

A

TRUE

65
Q

Milk is ___% water

A

85%

66
Q

What is the environment of the rumen?

A

Nearly neutral–pH 6.5

anaerobic

67
Q

What do microorganisms secrete in ruminants for the digestion of cellulose and hemicellulose (not in monogastrics)?

A

cellulase, hemicellulase

68
Q

What are the 6 advantages of rumen microorganisms?

A

digest cellulose and hemicellulose–extract energy from indigestible feeds
these compounds are fermented by the microorganisms to VFAs
VFA (acetate, propionate, and butyrate) can be absorbed by the animal and used as sources of energy
microorganisms can convert inexpensive NPN sources into protein for animal use
microorganisms can also make their own B vitamins
microorganisms can breakdown some toxins–>ruminant less affected by some poisonous plants

69
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What are the disadvantages of rumen microorganisms?

A

feed eaten by the animal gets digested by the microorganisms before being absorbed by the animal
sometimes microorganisms will decreases the quality of the feed before the animal uses it (esp. proteins)

70
Q

Feeding lactating dairy cows:

Not more than ___% CP (DM) in early lactation
Gradually reduce to ___% CP in middle/late lactation
Total ration should contain ___% TDN = ___ Mcal net energy per pound of feed

A

18-19
13
60-70; 0.6-0.8

71
Q

What is the basis of dairy feeding?

A

Forage

72
Q

You should feed lactating dairy cows ___ pounds of forage (dry matter) per 100 pounds of live weight

A

1.5-2.8

about 3% of their body weight

73
Q

What in the ration of lactating dairy cows is needed to maintain milkfat?

A

Fiber

74
Q

Minimum of ___ crude fiber in the diet
early lactation–>
late lactation–>

A

15%
early lactation–>minimum 18% ADF in the DM
late lactation–>increase to 21%

75
Q

Milk production and feed efficiency may be achieved by balancing what in the diet?

A

amount of NDF and soluble carbohydrates (sugars and starches)

76
Q

High levels of soluble carbohydrates in lactating dairy cows will lead to what? What is the recommended level?

A

high levels will lead to acidosis and low milk fat

recommended level = 30-35%

77
Q

What is the recommended NDF for lactating dairy cows?

A

minimum of 28%

78
Q

What is the recommended ADF for lactating dairy cows?

A

19-21%

79
Q

In lactating dairy cows, what should the concentrate mix contain?

A

0.5-1.0% salt and 1% should be Calcium-phosphorus supplement

80
Q

What are the most expensive parts of the lactating dairy cow ration?

A

Grains and protein supplements

81
Q

How should feed be purchased for lactating dairy cows?

A

at the least cost per unit of nutrient supplied

82
Q

What are the 4 different phases for dairy cow feeding?

A

Phase 1: MOST CRITICAL occurs during the first 70 days of lactation; highest milk production
Phase 2: 70-140 days after calving; decreasing milk production, highest DM intake
Phase 3: 140-305 days after calving; continual decrease in milk production
Phase 4: dry period (40-60 days); beginning of new lactation period

83
Q

During phase 1 of feeding, when is the maximum production?

A

around 4 weeks after calving

84
Q

How much should grain be increased during the first 10 weeks of lactation?

A

1-1.5 lbs per day

85
Q

What should the fiber level be kept at during phase 1?

A

above 15%–>keep rumen working

86
Q

Grain level should be ___% total DM in the ration during phase 1 feeding

A

50-55%

87
Q

T/F: During phase 1 of feeding, 19% of CP is needed: 1 lb of soybean meal/10 lbs of milk produced over 50 lbs recommended

A

TRUE–I have no idea what it means, but it’s true

88
Q

What should be done to avoid weight loss during phase 1 of feeding?

A

add 1-1.5 lbs of fat (preferably animal)

89
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T/F: During phase 2, maximum grain intake should be 1.5% BW and minimum forage should be 2.3% BW

A

FALSE–maximum grain intake should be 2.3% BW and minimum forage intake should be 1.5% BW (DM basis)

90
Q

T/F: To keep the rumen functioning during phase 2 you should use feeds high on digestible fiber when grain is 50-60% of the ration (DM) and should feed several times a day

A

TRUE

91
Q

What are the likely problems during phase 2?

A

low milk production, low fat test, ketosis

92
Q

What occurs during phase 3?

A

Milk production is dropping
Nutrient needs are lower
Takes less feed to recover a cow at this stage than when they are dry
If have very thin cows–>feed more grain

93
Q

T/F: Younger cows need extra amounts of nutrients for growth and lactation

A

TRUE

94
Q

How many more nutrients do 2 and 3 year olds need?

A

2 yrs old: 20% more nutrients

3 yrs old: 10% more nutrients

95
Q

What are the nutrients essentially needed for in dry cows?

A

the developing calf and to replace losses in body weight (and maintenance)

96
Q

Why is it important not to overfeed the cow?

A

increase in BW and fat cows

97
Q

T/F: it is not important to limit the amount of corn silage

A

FALSE–it is important

98
Q

What should the DMI be in dry cows?

A

2% BW (1% roughage)

99
Q

What should be increased towards the end of the dry period?

A

grain–gradually increased so that the animal may be ready for calving and lactation

100
Q

What are the 4 methods of feeding dairy cows?

A

traditional, challenge/lead feeding, total mixed rations, automatic concentrate feeders

101
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T/F: In traditional feeding, roughages and concentrates are generally fed ad libitum but fed separately OR concentrates may be fed to cows individually according to milk production

A

TRUE

102
Q

How are roughages fed in traditional feeding?

A

in feed bunks to the entire herd or in mangers in stanchion barns

103
Q

How is concentrate mix fed in traditional feeding?

A

individually in mangers in the stanchions or in the milking parlour during milking

104
Q

What are the 4 major advantages of traditional feeding?

A

Less specialized equipment
In theory, ea. cow feeds according to individual needs based on production
Allows adjusting concentrate feeding to the stage of lactation
Allows individual feeding for each cow

105
Q

What are the major disadvantages of traditional feeding (11)

A

1) Low-producing cows are frequently overfed on concentrates
2) high-producing cows are frequently underfed on concentrates
3) grain feeding equipment and facilities needed t milking parlour
4) dust in milking parlour increases–>hygiene issues
5) cleanup of uneaten grain in the milking parlour is needed
6) milking may be delayed because animals are still eating
7) cows are restless during milking
8) more labor
9) higher costs of equipment
10) less control over the total feeding program
11) careful records of indiv. production and continuous adjustment of concentrate to match production levels are needed

106
Q

What is the practice in challenge/lead feeding?

A

feeding higher levels of concentrate to challenge the cow to reach maximum potential milk production

107
Q

How much concentrate should dry cows be fed in lead feeding?

A

1/2 pound of concentrate per 100 lbs weight

108
Q

T/F: In challenge/lead feeding concentrate is gradually increased 2-3 weeks before calving until 1.5 lbs concentrate per 100 lbs of weight is reached

A

TRUE

109
Q

T/F: In lead feeding, 4 weeks after calving concentrate is fed 4 lbs per 100 lbs of weight

A

FALSE: 2 lbs

110
Q

When should concentrate feeding be constant in challenge/lead feeding?

A

at maximum milk production

111
Q

Challenge/lead feeding is used in very ___ operations, in ___-producing dairy farms, is ___-intensive and ___-intensive, requires good ___, and requires daily ___. Cows that do not respond to challenging should be ___.

A 
small
high
labor
time
record-keeping
milk weighing
culled
112
Q

What does TMR contain?

A

roughages and concentrates combined to meet the energy, protein, mineral, vitamin and crude fiber needs of the animals

113
Q

Wheen feeding TMR ad libitum, no ____ are fed on the milking parlor

A

concentrates

114
Q

What are some advantages of TMR?

A 
Less labor during feeding
Reduced problems with low milk fat
Possible to use less palatable feeds masked with the silage
Cows stand quietly in the milking parlor
Less waste concentrate
115
Q

What are some disadvantages of TMR feeding?

A

Special equipment
Cows may not want to enter the parlor if no feed is there
Hay is hard to include in TMR (works better with silage)
If hay is fed separately, may not be balanced for some cows
Fat cows
Complex management

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