Definitions
What does primiparous mean?
First lactation animal
How many times should a calving chain by looped on a calf’s leg when it is pulled?
Twice
From what breed is Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill?
What 2 greenhouse gases are of the greatest concern in dairy?
Co2 and methane
Jack and John are clones of what Holstein Bull?
Captain
Which knot is created by tying two or three times to provide extra friction, making it useful for tying under tension, such as during suturing or retying a bale, or during surgery?
Surgeon's knot
What are the average vacuum levels during milking?
10.5- 12.5 inches of mercury
What was the first breed to be genetically sequenced?
Hereford
What greenhouse gas does the cow belch, created by fermentation in the rumen?
Methane
What should the stocking density of a robot barn be?
110%
What does it mean when the liner during milking is OPEN?
Milk is flowing
How many points is dairy strength worth?
25
From what breed is Mini-Ayr Charlene C?
Aryshire
Which hormone is the fight or flight hormone that blocks milk letdown?
Adrenaline
Which are the 2 most important minerals provided by milk?
Ca and Ph
What are the button-like structures on the fetal side of the placenta called?
Cotelydons
What the the average dairy herd size in MN as of 2021?
~200 cows
Which 2 dairy cow breeds make the most volume of milk?
What does ferrous sulfate provide in the diet?
Fe
What does PI mean in relation to BVDV?
Persistently Infected
Which know is a square knot with a single bow, allowing it to be easily untied; it is commonly used for tasks like tying a gate open or closed?
Reefer's knot
What % of milk is maintained in the alveoli?
80%
What are the 3 most common beef breeds to cross with dairy cow?
Angus, Limousin, Lim Flex
From what breed is Cutting Edge Stratus Sue?
BS
What form of nitrogen is excreted in the urine?
Urea