Practice Questions Set 2 Flashcards

1
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Pollination of alfalfa depends on what insect?

A

bee

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1
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When reading bull proofs, what does the acronym PTA stand for?

A

Predicted Transmitting Ability

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2
Q

What is blamed for the vast majority of stillbirths?

A

Dystocia

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3
Q

A calf does not have the ability to produce its own antibodies until they are how old?

A

2-3 weeks

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4
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What operating expense is the single largest outlay of cash for dairy?

A

feed expense

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5
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Cows can drink water at the rate of how many gallons per minute?

A

3 to 5 gallons

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6
Q

What piece of farm equipment is used to narrow the swath for a baler or chopper and to move the wetter material at the bottom of the window through the outside?

A

rake or merger

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7
Q

Roasted soybeans are a very popular feeding source as they supply rumenundegradable protein and what else?

A

fat

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8
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What is the name of the viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain and eventual death?

A

rabies

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9
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Eastriver Goldwyn Deb 176 recently received what recognition?

A

2020 Star of the Breed

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10
Q

Which vitamin can be synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

A

vitamin D

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11
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Reduced lignin alfalfa allows growers to extend the cutting interval by how long?

A

1 week

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12
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What trade association represent the artificial insemination business entities?

A

National Association of Animal Breeders

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13
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What is defined as a response of the animal to a stimulus when it is associated with a negative situation?

A

stress

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14
Q

Food-in-depth was founded to create full transparency and what else int he food chain?

A

accountability

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15
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A rut is considered anything deeper than how many inches?

A

3 inches