WorksheetsHerd Health & Reproduction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A major cause of economic loss in a dairy herd is
ketosis
milk fever
mastitis
retained placenta
A somatic cell count above ___________ in milk may indicate that a bacterial infection is present in one or more cows in the herd.
500,000
375,000
275,000
250,000
When injecting a drug into an animal, the wrong needle size or drug amount per site can result in
illegal drug residue
reduced drug effectiveness
tissue damage
all of the above
Mastitis is usually caused by
bacteria
injury
virus
improper feeding
A displaced abomasum is also known as
twisted uterus
milk fever
twisted stomach
retained placenta
Metritis is an infection of
the rectum
the udder
the uterus
the stomach
What are key symptoms of pneumonia in dairy cattle?
Chronic Diarrhea, Weight Loss
High Fever, Nasal Discharge, Moist Cough, Rapid Respiratory Rate
Elevated Somatic Cell Count, High Fever, Stillbirth
Repeated Infertility, High Fever, Irregular Urine Color
What is the main difference between antibiotics and vaccinations?
Antibiotics are given to assist in fighting an illness whereas a vaccination is given to help prevent it.
Vaccinations are given to assist in fighting an illness, whereas an antibiotic is given to help prevent it.
(True or False) It is illegal for antibiotics, even unintentional residues, to be sold and/or marketed for any meat or milk product.
True
False
This class of drugs is intended for use in the feed of an animal and is only done under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Veterinary Feed Directive
Over the Counter
Prescription
What does the abbreviation “OTC” stand for?
Over the Counter
On the Cow
Over the Cow
On the Counter
What hormone is critical for maintaining the pregnancy?
Oxytocin
Relaxin
Progestrone
Estrogen
The length of pregnancy is known as _______________, while _________________ is the act of giving birth.
Estrus, Parturition
Estrus, Gestation
Gestation, Parturition
________________ is when the egg and sperm unite.
Puberty
Gestation
Estrus
Fertilization
Where is semen deposited in the reproductive tract during the artificial insemination process?
Cervix
Uterine Body
Uterus
Vagina
