2013 Submitted INT

Question 1

Name 4 of the recommended protein sources for milk replacers.

Answer 1

casein, dried skim milk, dried whey, dried whey product, dried whey protein concentrate, modified wheat protein, protein modified soy flour, soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate

Question 2

Give 3 storage options for excess colostrum.

Answer 2

add preservative acid, ferment, freeze, refrigerate

Question 3

Name 4 conditions that can result in poor quality colostrum.

Answer 3

cows dry less than 3-4 weeks, pre-milking, young cow, leaking teats, dirty udder and teats

Question 4

Name 2 of the 3 liquid diet choices for pre-weaned calves.

Answer 4

milk replacer, whole milk, colostrum

Question 5

Name 4 of the major causes of scours in dairy calves.

Answer 5

inadequate colostrum, poor quality milk replacer, unsanitary calving conditions, overfeeding, poor quality colostrum, overcrowding, inadequate ventilation

Question 6

Name the 3 segments of the small intestine.

Answer 6

duodenum, ileum, jejunum

Question 7

Name 3 enzymes produced by the small intestines.

Answer 7

amylase, peptidase, lipase

Question 8

When considering the factors that influence the quantity of saliva produced by the dairy animal, all these factors involve the physical stimulation of what 3 parts of the digestive system.

Answer 8

mouth, tongue, esophagus

Question 9

The rumen contains 5 sacs. Name 3 of the 5.

Answer 9

cranial, dorsal, ventral, caudodorsal blind, caudoventral blind

Question 10

Composting requires four things in order to take place. Name the four things composting requires.

Answer 10

air, moisture, nutrients, carbon

Question 11

What is the average length of a mature dairy cow’s small intestine?

Answer 11

130 ft

Question 12

Besides the small intestine itself, what two organs also produce secretions that enter the duodenum?

Answer 12

pancreas, liver

Question 13

Name the enzyme that digests lipids or fats.

Answer 13

lipase

Question 14

Secretions into the duodenum break down starches and carbohydrates into what?

Answer 14

simple sugars

Question 15

List one of the three types of secretions that come from the pancreas.

Answer 15

buffers, enzymes, hormones

Question 16

Name two hormones produced by the pancreas.

Answer 16

insulin, glucagon

Question 17

A substance secreted into the blood that acts on tissue in other parts of the body to produce a biological response is called a what?

Answer 17

hormone

Question 18

Name the organ of the digestive system that secretes bile.

Answer 18

liver

Question 19

A high content of what nutrient will cause the liver to release bile?

Answer 19

fat

Question 20

What organ in the dairy cow, synthesizes or makes nearly all the glucose needed every day?

Answer 20

liver

Question 21

Besides the rumen, what other digestive system organ is sacculated?

Answer 21

large intestine

Question 22

The rumen is the primary place where volatile fatty acids and microbial protein are produced. Name the other digestive system organ where VFA’s and microbial protein are produced.

Answer 22

large intestine

Question 23

The term monogastric means what?

Answer 23

single-stomached

Question 24

What does the acronym DIM stand for?

Answer 24

days in milk

Question 25

Name one of the three reasons a lactation record is generally adjusted.

Answer 25

lactation length, mature equivalent, 2 times a day milking

Question 26

Name 2 of the 4 necessary economic inputs for a dairy operation.

Answer 26

land, labor, capital, management

Question 27

Give the common name for erythrocytes.

Answer 27

red blood cells

Question 28

Name 2 ways a dairy animal can lose body heat.

Answer 28

convection, conduction, radiation, evaporation

Question 29

The condition in which animals experience good health, are able to effectively cope with their environment, and are able to express a diversity of species-typical behaviors is known by this term.

Answer 29

animal well-being

Question 30

Name the site of semen deposition in natural or bull serivce.

Answer 30

vagina, next to cervix

Question 31

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone controls the release of which two hormones from the pituitary gland?

Answer 31

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), leutinizing hormone (LH)

Question 32

Which reproductive organ is responsible for the production of prostaglandin?

Answer 32

uterus

Question 33

What is the most reliable sign of estrus?

Answer 33

standing to be mounted

Question 34

The thin cylinder in which frozen semen is preserved is known by what name?

Answer 34

French straw

Question 35

During what stage of the estrous cycle is the corpus luteum present?

Answer 35

diestrus

Question 36

Approximately how many hours after the onset of standing heat should a cow be artificially inseminated?

Answer 36

5 - 15 hours

Question 37

How many days after breeding are most embryo transfers conducted?

Answer 37

7 or 8 days

Question 38

An animal that receives a fertilized ovum from a donor cow is called what?

Answer 38

recipient

Question 39

Name the hormone used in the process of superovulation?

Answer 39

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 40

The leading environmental issue facing farmers is the contamination of ground and surface water by what two elements?

Answer 40

phosphorus, nitrogen

Question 41

The movement of nitrate through the soils to groundwater is known by thie term.

Answer 41

leaching

Question 42

What practice allows manure to be applied according to crop needs rather than on a daily basis?

Answer 42

manure storage

Question 43

What type of storage facility would be used for slurry manure storage?

Answer 43

anaerobic pit, earthen structure, above ground tank

Question 44

Name one benefit of manure testing.

Answer 44

may reduce fertilizer purchases, may prevent application of nutrients in excess of crop requirements

Question 45

The term non-point source usually refers to pollutants that contaminate what?

Answer 45

ground or surface water

Question 46

Name the financial incentive provided by the state or federal government to the farmer to help pay for equipment or practices that reduce pollution.

Answer 46

cost-share

Question 47

What is the name given to a plan for the land application of manure and fertilizer to meet crop needs?

Answer 47

nutrient management plan

Question 48

If you pick up a bag of 15-10-5 fertilizer, what is the percentage of nitrogen?

Answer 48

15%

Question 49

Name 2 of the 5 factors that should be considered when planning a waste management system.

Answer 49

environmental, operational, economic, social, legal requirements

Question 50

In terms of nutrient management, an animal unit is how many pounds of live weight of any animal.

Answer 50

1000 lbs