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Dairying Practice Test: Cattle Diseases and Deficiency
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Some diseases that affect cattle include: Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE): A progressive neurological disorder caused by an unusual transmissible agent called a prion. BSE accumulates in the brain and spinal cord of animals. Bovine tuberculosis (TB): A serious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium species that usually affects the respiratory system. Animals infected with TB may not show signs for years. Mastitis: A disease that can cause the greatest loss to the dairy industry. Mastitis can be caused by a large cohort of microorganism species, including viruses, mycoplasma,... Show more
Dairying Practice Test: Cattle Diseases and Deficiency
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1. What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal silos-bunkers or bags?
2. Which cows have higher protein requirements?
3. High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?
4. What do the letters FSA stand for?
5. Oxytocin causes what to happen in a dairy cow?
6. Corn silage stored in sealed uprights should be ensiled at what moisture?
7. Where is the National Cheese Exchange Located?
8. What does NSC stand for?
9. The letters FSIS stand for what?
10. What acid is formed when nonstructural carbohydrates are digested in the rumen?
11. What do the letters NRC stand for?
12. Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?
13. Where are degradable proteins broken down?
14. When discussing feed mixers, what is the range of manufacturers recommended mixing times?
15. Corn silage, stored in upright, top-unloading silos, should be chopped at what percent moisture?
16. In reference to reproduction, what does CL stand for?
17. Milk fever is also (scientifically) known as what?
18. When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F, the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with _______________
19. Where are undegradable proteins absorbed?
20. Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?
21. What fat-soluble vitamins do fats provide?
22. Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?
23. When referring to vaccinations, what do the letters MLV stand for?
24. What is the scientific term for birth?
25. What hormone is responsible for maintaining a pregnancy?

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