In the Genes
All of an animals genetic information is housed within the nucleus of a cell in the form of what?
Chromosomes
What part of the alfalfa plant contains the most protein?
Leaves
AABP (organizations)
American Association of Bovine Practitioners
An x-ray is also referred to as what
Radiograph
Single-celled algae that can cause mastitis infection
Prototheca
Genetic code: TP
Tested free of Polled condition
Most grasses should not be mowed lower than what stubble height
4 inches
PGF (hormones)
What carcass quality concern is more prevalent dairy-beef animals than conventional beef animals?
Liver Abscess
Milk fatty acids that are synthesized in the udder are referred to as what?
De novo
Every dairy animal has about how many DNA base pairs
6 billion
Reduced lignin alfalfa allows growers to extend the cutting interval by how long
1 week
STP (calves/heifers)
Serum Total Protein
2024 WDE Grand Champion Holstein
Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET
Worn teat cup liners increase the risk of spreading what from cow to cow?
Infection
One dominant allele and one recessive allele inherited from each parent and written as "Aa"
Heterozygous
Michigan State research has shown what type of fatty acid can improve FA digestibility and reduce the risk of lower milk fat test
Oleic fatty acid
IPM (agronomy)
Integrated Pest Management
Official 840 ear tags are tamper-proof and available in both visual and RFID options. What is required to be able to order 840 tags?
Premises Identification Number
Milk that comes from a healthy, infection-free udder will contain less than this many colony forming units
1,000 CFU
Holstein Association USA updated which index in conjunction with the August 2024 genetic evaluations and is a component of TPI formula
Fertility index
Name the insect that causes the most economic damage to alfalfa in the Midwest
Potato leafhopper
Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory
Each year, the top 25 individuals at the National Intercollegiate Judging Contest are eligible to compete for what scholarship?
Kildee Scholarship
What is located directly above the streak canal, made up of loose folds of membranes that smooth out as milk accumulates in the udder
Furstenburgs rosette