Practice Questions Set 1

Question 1

Which of the 4 stomach compartments lies inside the abdominal cavity on the underside of the animal?

Answer 1

Abomasum

Question 2

What size of fat globules add stability to a low-fat cream, improving its ability to be whipped?

Answer 2

small

Question 3

Bunching of animals is the most common during what season?

Answer 3

summer

Question 4

For the Holstein classification program’s linear trait, udder depth, the floor of the udder is measured relative to which other part of the cow’s anatomy?

Answer 4

Hocks

Question 5

Why should a weight tape not be pulled too tight or left too loose?

Answer 5

overestimating or underestimating the weight will occur

Question 6

What is the ideal number of hours to rest per day for cows?

Answer 6

12 hours

Question 7

What disease in cattle is treated by 23 percent calcium administered intravenously?

Answer 7

milk fever

Question 8

What is the name of the section of the cows back located between the chine and rump?

Answer 8

loin

Question 9

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Answer 9

tendon

Question 10

What president signed a proclamation for a recognition week dedicated to farm safety?

Answer 10

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 11

What type of diets to cows prefer - bitter, salty, sour, or sweet?

Answer 11

sweet

Question 12

What is defined as a super-powered serum that has the potential to directly impact calves’ health, growth, and productivity from day one through adulthood?

Answer 12

colostrum

Question 13

What is the number one driver of yogurt purchases?

Answer 13

flavor

Question 14

Cows prefer to ruminate when doing what?

Answer 14

lying down

Question 15

What color are healthy alfalfa roots?

Answer 15

white

Question 16

Energy loss in the digestive tract is mainly in the form of what?

Answer 16

manure