Holsteins
This Holstein holds the record for the most pounds of milk produced in a lactation
Selz-Parelle Aftershock
This disease that causes large blood clots in the digestive tract. The disease is fatal with animals dying from a combination of blood loss, intestinal obstruction, and toxemia and shock.
HBS hemorrhagic bowel syndrome
This process removes an unfertilized oocyte and replaces by a nucleus
Cloning
How wide should freestalls be?
48 inches
Who first promoted pasteurization?
Abraham Jacobi
The breed association is in....
VT
This is the number one reason calves in WI are treated with antibiotics
Scours
The average estrus cycle is how many days?
21 days
What is the main cause of hock lesions?
Stall abrasions
Where is Organic Valley located?
La Crosse WI
Where do heel flies like to lay their eggs on Holsteins (and all other breeds)?
Above the heel
The most common disease of a calf's abomasum is...
ulcers
What is the blood test for pregnancy?
BioPRYN
How many square feet do cows in a bedded pack barn require?
100 sq feet
What is a milk quality test used to determine if a high bacteria count is due to faulty cooling
PIC Preliminary Incubation Count
What percent of Ho bulls carry the polled gene?
4.2%
A downer cow experiencing milk fever should be given...
CALCIUM
How often should calving pens be checked?
Every 2 hours
% of cows leaving a herd is ....
Cull rate
Which country exports the most dairy products?
New Zealand
What world expo premier sire, 11 times, carried the gene for cholesterol deficiency?
Goldwyn
An excess of this mineral in the close up ration may result in ketosis
Potassium
Which breed has the longest gestation length?
Brown Swiss
2 reasons to remove extra teats?
looks better, extra teat may become infected, and the extra teat may interfere with milking procedures
What grade is most milk produced in the world?
A