Dairy Quiz Bowl Junior 6

Question 1

max lactation action, reducerearing costs, a suggestion that a average age at first calving be

Accepted Answer

24 months

Question 2

What structure connects muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

tendon

Question 3

Fans should be run continuously once temperatures reach what degree Fahrenheit?

Accepted Answer

70

Question 4

What is the term used in dairy cattle judging when acow is close at the hocks

Accepted Answer

cow-hocked

Question 5

As milk yield declines with advancing lactation,milk fat test will usually?

Accepted Answer

increase

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

predicted transmitting ability

Question 7

How long is the life cycle for a fly, from egg toadult?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Question 8

What do the letters CIP stand for when referring to equipment sanitation?

Accepted Answer

clean in place

Question 9

What is the normal pulse rate of a cow?

Accepted Answer

60-70 per minute

Question 10

How many 8 oz. glasses of milk does the average US dairy cow produce per day?

Accepted Answer

100 glasses

Question 11

The abbreviation cwt. Indicates how many pound of milk?

Accepted Answer

100 pounds

Question 12

When feeding cottonseed, what is the recommended maximum pounds per day for cows?

Accepted Answer

6-8 pounds

Question 13

What organization is responsible for the Show Ring Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA)

Question 14

Cereal grains contain what percent starch?

Accepted Answer

45-75%

Question 15

Define the transition period for a cow

Accepted Answer

Is 3 weeks of gestation and first 3 weeks after freshening

Question 16

What is the scientific term for giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Parturition

Question 17

It's recommended that all crop fields be sampled for soil pH and fertility once every ___years

Accepted Answer

3-4 years

Question 18

Human health condition characterized by inadequately digesting the sugar in dairy products

Accepted Answer

Lactose Intolerance

Question 19

If a cow was successfully bred on March 10th,in what month would she likely calve?

Accepted Answer

december

Question 20

How many hours per day is now the industrystandard for cow resting time?

Accepted Answer

12-14 hours

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