PDCA scorecard
What % Dairy cow unified scorecard does udder make up?
40%
PDCA
Purebred dairy cattle association
Cows spend how many hours per day laying down?
12-16 hours
What metabolic disorder that often occurs when a dairy cow eats too much grain?
Acidiosis
How many compartments does a cows stomach have?
4
What % on the dairy cow unified scorecard does Rear feet and legs make up?
20%
TMR
Total mixed ration
How long is the average estrus cycle?
21 days
What metabolic disease is caused by a deficiency of calcium related to an imbalance of calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D?
milk fever
What compartment of the stomach is also called manypiles?
Omasum
What % on the dairy cow unified scorecard does Dairy Strength make up?
25%
ET
Embryo Transfer
What is the ideal age to dehorn calves?
2-3 weeks of age
What is the term that is used to describe the condition where the abomasum moves position inside the body cavity, and twists, causing severe digestive problems
displaced abomasum
What stomach compartment is called the true stomach?
Abomasum
What % on the dairy cow unified scorecard does Frame make up?
15%
DA
Displaced Abomasum
What is the recommended dry period for a cow?
45-60 days
What metabolic disorder is caused by the cow having a negative energy balance?
Ketosis
Name the order of the stomach compartments?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
On the dairy cow unified score card how many points is udder depth worth?
9
AI
Artificial insemination
What is considered the average length of gestation for dairy cattle?
276-292 days
How long after calving will milk fever generally occur?
24 hours
What are the finger-like projections that line the wall of the rumen?
Papillae