Showmanship

Question 1

Name 6 Dairy Cow breeds

Answer 1

Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn

Question 2

Where do Ayrshires originate?

Answer 2

Scotland

Question 3

What are Ayrshires know for?

Answer 3

They are strong and rugged and excel in udder conformation. They also do not tend to get foot and leg problems that other breeds tend to get.

Question 4

Over ____% of the cattle in the U.S. are Holstein.

Answer 4

95%

Question 5

Dairy Cow Score Card

Answer 5

Frame 15 points, Dairy Character 20 points, Body Capacity 10 points, Feet and Legs 15 points, Udder 40 points

Question 6

A female cow who has not given birth

Answer 6

heifer

Question 7

A female who has given birth

Answer 7

cow

Question 8

A castrated male

Answer 8

steer

Question 9

an intact male

Answer 9

bull

Question 10

a young cow

Answer 10

calf

Question 11

What is the gestation period of a dairy cow?

Answer 11

9 months

Question 12

Which breed produces the most pounds per day of milk?

Answer 12

Holstein

Question 13

Which breed produces the highest butterfat content?

Answer 13

Jersey

Question 14

How many pounds per day of milk does a Holstein produce?

Answer 14

54-80 lbs

Question 15

The first milk secreted after parturition is colostrum. Colostrum is vital because it contains…?

Answer 15

antibodies

Question 16

An inflammation of the mammary gland results in…?

Answer 16

mastitis

Question 17

Dairy calves are typically weaned (taken off of Mom’s milk) at what age?

Answer 17

6-8 weeks

Question 18

WHat is Sassy’s birthday?

Answer 18

April 12, 2016