Showing Enthusiast
What type of halter should be used when teaching your animal to lead?
Nylon (rope halter)
AGIL
Animal genetics and Improvement Laboratory
Who is the founder of Hoard's Dairyman?
W.D. Hoard
How many stages is labor in dairy cows divided into?
3 stages
Which country is the world’s largest dairy product importer?
China
What is the act of holding and lifting excess flesh under your animal's chin while in the showring?
Pulling Throat
Which index combines over 40 traits into one measurement for dairy breeds?
Net Merit Index (NM$)
Who invented the butterfat test?
S.M. Babcock
How long should stage one of labor in dairy cows last?
2-3 hours
Who is the top dairy trading partner for the U.S.?
Mexico
What level of discrimination is received in showmanship for having an inappropriate halter?
Slight Discrimination
What do EPDs stand for in beef genetic evaluations?
Expected Progeny Differences
Who is the current World Dairy Expo Board of Directors President?
During which phase of labor does the delivery of the placenta take place?
Phase 3
Where did the Jersey breed originate?
Isle of Jersey, off the coast of france
What position should the front feet of your animal be in when setting her up?
Side by Side (square)
What does PTPI stand for on a pedigree?
Pedigree Total Performance Index
Who is the CEO of Dairy Management, Inc.?
Barbara O'Brien
Calves can experience pain for how many days after disbudding or dehorning?
up to 11 days
Where is the headquarters of the a2 Milk company located?
New Zealand
In which class would an animal born January 3, 2024 exhibit?
Winter Yearling
What does the acronym SNP stand for in relation to genetics?
Who is the only father and son duo to win the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest?
Charles and Mark Iager
How many quarts of colostrum should a calf receive in the first two hours of life?
3-4 quarts
Which three countries lead the pack for inbreeding globally?
United States, Canada, and Italy