Question 1

Which breed is known for its high milk production and black and white coloration?

Accepted Answer

Holstein-Friesian

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Guernsey

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Jersey

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Ayrshire

Question 2

What two components of milk are vital for assessing its quality?

Accepted Answer

Fat and protein content

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Sugar and water content

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Calcium and magnesium

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Vitamins and minerals

Question 3

What do antibodies in colostrum provide to newborn calves?

Accepted Answer

Immunity against disease

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Weight gain

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Calcium

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Energy reserves

Question 4

What is the average protein content of colostrum?

Accepted Answer

14–16%

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6–7%

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3–4%

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10–12%

Question 5

What is the role of magnesium in a dairy cow’s diet?

Accepted Answer

It prevents grass tetany and milk fever.

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It enhances flavor

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It increases milk yield

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It promotes faster growth

Question 6

What is the typical gestation period for dairy cows?

Accepted Answer

283 days

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250 days

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300 days

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315 days

Question 7

What is the primary advantage of using a herringbone parlour for milking?

Accepted Answer

Efficient use of space and labor during milking.

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Better cow comfort

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Quicker cleaning process

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Lower feed costs

Question 8

What is a key reason for crossbreeding in dairy cattle?

Accepted Answer

Increased fertility and lifespan

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Less veterinary care needed

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Reduced milking time

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Lower feed costs

Question 9

What is one major reason for crossbreeding dairy cattle?

Accepted Answer

Hybrid vigour

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Increases milk shelf life

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Lowers feed costs

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Improves milking speed

Question 10

What is the purpose of vaccinating cows before calving?

Accepted Answer

To prevent disease in newborns

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To reduce feed intake

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To increase calf size

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To improve milk production

Question 11

Which of the following is a key benefit of good hygiene in calf management?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of scour

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Higher milk yield

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Better breeding results

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Faster growth rate

Question 12

What is a common practice to ensure the health of calves immediately after birth?

Accepted Answer

Feed calf colostrum

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Give them water immediately

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Introduce solid food

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Isolate them from the mother

Question 13

What is the typical fat percentage in colostrum?

Accepted Answer

6–7%

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3–4%

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4–5%

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5–6%

Question 14

What should farmers do to ensure the cow is healthy before calving?

Accepted Answer

Cow should be at the correct BCS

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Cow should be kept in isolation for a month

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Cow should be treated with antibiotics

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Cow should be fed grains only

Question 15

What should be done with the calf's nose and mouth immediately after birth?

Accepted Answer

Clear mucus away from the calf’s nose and mouth

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Cover it with a blanket

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Leave it to natural instincts

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Apply a balm to soothe it

Question 16

What hygiene practice is essential to reduce calf mortality?

Accepted Answer

Good hygiene

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Regularly moving cows to different pastures

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Use of chemical fertilizers

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Allowing feces to accumulate

Question 17

What should farmers do if the cow needs assistance during calving?

Accepted Answer

Assist cow if necessary, e.g. use a calving jack

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Leave the cow alone

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Ignore the situation

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Call a neighbor for help

Question 18

What should be done to the calf's navel after birth?

Accepted Answer

Dip navel with iodine

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Leave it exposed

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Apply baby oil

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Cover it with a bandage

Question 19

What does BCS stand for in animal health management?

Accepted Answer

Body Condition Score

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Breeding Condition Score

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Bone Condition Score

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Body Control Score

Question 20

What is the range of Body Condition Scores?

Accepted Answer

1–5

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2–4

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1–10

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0–10

Question 21

What BCS value is considered precalving for optimal health?

Accepted Answer

3.25

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2.5

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3.0

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4.0

Question 22

What BCS value is noted at the beginning of breeding?

Accepted Answer

2.9

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3.5

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3.0

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2.5

Question 23

What issues can arise from a low BCS precalving?

Accepted Answer

Reduced milk yield and fertility issues

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Increased growth rate

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Higher fat content

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Improved calving ease

Question 24

What complications can arise from a BCS greater than 3.25?

Accepted Answer

Milk fever, ketosis, and calving difficulties

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Improved milk quality

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Increased weight gain

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Faster breeding cycles

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of assessing BCS in animals?

Accepted Answer

To assess an animal’s body reserves

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To measure growth rate

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To analyze feed efficiency

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To check for diseases

Question 26

Why is BCS important in relation to milk production?

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It impacts milk yield and fertility

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It affects animal size

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It determines feed cost

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It influences breeding age

Question 27

What can happen to a cow with too low of a BCS before calving?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of poor milk yield

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Decreased disease risk

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Greater weight gain

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Improved breeding outcomes

Question 28

What is the ideal BCS for a cow just before calving?

Accepted Answer

3.25

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3.0

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2.5

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4.0

Question 29

What term is used to describe a female bovine that has not yet had her first calf?

Accepted Answer

Heifer

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Bull

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Calf

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Cow

Question 30

What is the term for a calf whose diet has transitioned from milk to solid food such as hay and grass?

Accepted Answer

Weanling

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Bull

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Heifer

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Calf

Question 31

What is the process of a cow giving birth to a calf called?

Accepted Answer

Calving

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Tagging

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Weaning

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Springing

Question 32

What do we call the first milk produced by a cow after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Colostrum

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Cream

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Buttermilk

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Milk replacer

Question 33

What term describes a breed of cattle that is suitable for both milk and beef production?

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Dual-purpose breed

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Rare breed

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Replacement animal

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Purebred

Question 34

What is the term for an animal that has been created by breeding two parents of different breeds?

Accepted Answer

Crossbreed

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Replacement animal

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Purebred

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Hybrid vigour

Question 35

What is the term for the swelling of the udder that indicates a cow is close to giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Springing

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Tagging

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Calving

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Weaning

Question 36

What is the term for an animal one year old, particularly in cattle?

Accepted Answer

Yearling

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Weanling

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Calf

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Heifer

Question 37

What do we call an animal added to a herd to replace one that has been culled?

Accepted Answer

Replacement Animal

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Weanling

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Bullock

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Hybridity

Question 38

What is the term used for an animal that has been castrated to reduce its testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

Steer

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Bullock

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Heifer

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Replacement animal

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