Exam 18: Beef and Dairy Cattle Breed Identification and Production Management

List 5 herd health practices in a cattle production program.

Cattle kick to the rear, much like a horse.

A cow can be trained to lead.

Cattle produce 15% of their body weight in wastes on a daily basis.

What is the gestation length of a cow?

The ___________________ is the test used to measure the level of infection within the mammary gland.

Petting a cow's head will relax it.

Anthelmintics should be rotated each time they are administered to prevent resistance.

Square knots easily pull apart.

______________ are used for storing food and grains to prevent moisture from damaging the feed.

A person should stand further away from the rear legs since cattle only kick 2-3 feet.

Cows with horns should be placed so the horn is behind the handler.

One cow can produce _________ to ______ tons of manure wastes per year.

The term for a cow or dairy animal in labor is called: