4-H Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Practice Questions #2

Question 1

In reference to a sire summary, what does the abbreviation PTA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Predicted Transmitting Ability

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a point of judging in a fitting and showmanship contest?

Accepted Answer

animal's conformation

Question 3

What is the term for an injection given just under the skin?

Accepted Answer

subcutaneous

Question 4

Which of the following protein is found in colostrum and provides passive immunity to the calf?

Accepted Answer

immunoglobulins

Question 5

For dairy cattle, the cheapest most important nutrient required in the largest amount is?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 6

Gluscose & Glacactose combine to make the sugar found in milk which is called?

Accepted Answer

Lactose

Question 7

Which is the following forages should contain the highest level of protein?

Accepted Answer

alfalfa hay

Question 8

Which is NOT used as a heat detection aid in dairy cattle?

Accepted Answer

CIDR

Question 9

Brown mid-rib corn silage has higher energy & digestibility than normal silage because of less?

Accepted Answer

Lignin

Question 10

In a farm's business, subtracting the total liabilities from the total assets provides?

Accepted Answer

net worth

Question 11

Which of the following if NOT classified as a macro-mineral?

Accepted Answer

Selenium

Question 12

What is the name of the cheese that is light colored, has firm texture and has holes throughout

Accepted Answer

swiss

Question 13

Class II milk is milk used for?

Accepted Answer

cottage cheese, ice cream & yogurt

Question 14

What is the name for a diagram that shows the dairy animal's ancestors?

Accepted Answer

pedigree

Question 15

Normal milk is approximately what percentage solids?

Accepted Answer

13%

Question 16

What compartment of the ruminant stomach is also known as "manyplies?"

Accepted Answer

omasum

Question 17

Adding fat is a useful method of increasing a ration component. What component?

Accepted Answer

Energy

Question 18

A desirable water temperature for mixing calf milk replacer is approximately?

Accepted Answer

100 degrees F

Question 19

A high producing, early lactating dairy cow will mobilize her body fat stores as a source of?

Accepted Answer

energy

Question 20

As corn silage ferments properly in the silo what happens to the pH of the silage?

Accepted Answer

it decreases

Question 21

What major dairy breed has it's national headquarters in Brattleboro, Vermont?

Accepted Answer

Holstein

Question 22

In the cow's reproductive tract, where are the muscular rings found?

Accepted Answer

cervix

Question 23

Which of the following is not a compartment of the cow's stomach?

Accepted Answer

duodenum

Question 24

What is the number of days in milk for a standard lactation?

Accepted Answer

305

Question 25

One of the two gases produced in the rumen during bloat is carbon dioxide. The other is?

Accepted Answer

Methane

4-H Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Practice Questions #2

Questions 25

4-H Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Practice Questions #2

Questions 25