Reproduction, pregnancy, and calf management Flashcards
1
Q
bred so that a new calf drops every __ months
A
12
2
Q
dairy and beef heifer calves are
A
brought into the herd
3
Q
almost all dairy bull are
A
used for veal production
4
Q
beef bull calves are
A
castrated and reared as steers
5
Q
cows are bred at what age?
A
15 months
6
Q
gestation period is
A
9 months
7
Q
beef cattle are bred
A
using natural methods
8
Q
dairy cattle are bred
A
through AI (artificial insemination)
9
Q
pregnant cows are milked for how long?
A
305 days with a 90 day break before calving
10
Q
after calving, cows are bred __ days later
A
60
11
Q
Calves drink ___
A
colostrum - comes from mom and is rich in nutrients and antibodies
12
Q
calves generally dont
A
feed from mom, usually are given a milk supplement
