Dairy Cattle CDE: 301-357

It is widely acknowledged that a calcium/phosphorus ratio of about ________ is best for a dairy ration since this mirrors that of the cows' body.

• 5:1

• 10:1

• 1:1

• 2:1

Which major dairy breed association was the first to use computers to maintain breed registry records?

• Milking Shorthorn

• Holstein

• Guernsey

• Jersey

A very popular dairy management software in Texas is:

• Basic Dairy 101

• Dairyhelp4U

• Dairy Comp 305

• Dairy Power vs. 2

When compared to normal corn silage, brown mid-rib corn silage has more energy and high digestibility. This is due largely to its lower content of ________.

• Starch

• Potassium

• Lignin

• Fat

When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F, the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with ________?

• Protein

• Warm Fresh Milk

• Energy

• Vitamin A

Which part of an animal touches the ground if he/she is walking on a correct set of feet and legs?

• Pastern

• Knee

• Dewclaw

• Sole

Which mineral functions in maintaining osmotic pressure, acid-base balance, and body fluid balance?

• Sodium

• Sulfur

• Zinc

• Selenium

What does %DBH stand for?

• Percentage of Difficulty Breeding in Heifers

• Percentage of Dead Breathing Heifers

• Percentage of Difficult Births in Heifers

• Percentage of Dead Born Heifers

What is the BFP?

• Basic Foundation Price

• Butter Fat Price

• Basic Formula Price

• Basic Formula Preparation

The most common pathogen found in raw milk is:

• Campylobacter

• Salmonella

• Cryptosporidia

• Escherichia coli