Influential People
Name the director of the Holstein Foundation.
Diedra Harkenrider (Holstein USA)
In business terms, what does COP stand for?
Cost of Production (Holstein USA)
Ideally, what time of day should soil temperature readings be consistently taken?
Morning (Holstein USA)
What stage of calving is characterized by dilation of the soft tissue of the birth canal?
Stage 2 (Holstein USA)
Where will Class 13 of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute be held?
Tampa, FL (Holstein USA)
Name the Dairy Systems Manager of World Dairy Expo
Laura Herschleb (Holstein USA)
What does DFA stand for
Dairy Farmers of America (Holstein USA)
8-15 MPH (Holstein USA)
How many follicular waves are seen in a typical estrous cycle?
2-3 follicular waves (Holstein USA)
According to the 2022 US dairy statistics, which state has the greatest number of cows in the US?
California (Holstein USA)
Kayla Wright (Holstein USA)
DA
Displaced Abomasum
When planting soybeans, early-season control programs need to be geared toward weeds that emerge when air temperatures are between 40 degrees F and what?
Once again inbreeding rates have taken off with what three countries leading the pack?
US, Canada, Italy (Holstein USA)
Name the top dairy trading partner for the US
Mexico (Holstein USA)
Senior winner of the 2023 Hoards Dairyman Cow Judging Contest
Jeff Polinder (Holstein USA)
SPC
Standard Plate Count
On average, alfalfa has about 8% internal ash, while grass has what percent internal ash?
6% (Holstein USA)
Pregnancy rate (Holstein USA)
Holstein Association USA and what university have partnered to establish a research, development, and demonstration center for the dairy industry at the school's dairy farm?
Western Kentucky University (Holstein USA)
W.D. Hoard
DUMPS
Deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase
Name the three primary macronutrients needed by the plant in crop production
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (Holstein USA)
When integrating beef embryos into your herd you should select the correct recipients to increase success. Selecting only first, second, and third-lactation cows with no more than how many services is recommended?
Three Services (Holstein USA)
For the first 50 years, where was the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Contest held?
Waterloo, IA (Holstein USA)