ANSC 400 DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Hypocalcemia - Answers - characterized by decrease in blood calcium below normal
concentrations
Total U.S. milk production has decreased in the last few years - Answers - false -
increased
U.S. per capita fluid milk consumption has increased in the last few years - Answers -
false - held steady
What are the top 3 states in milk production in the U.S - Answers - Wisconsin,
California, Idaho
Cows that have a higher milk yield will have a greater negative balance - Answers -
false
Cows will eat more from a hay with 40% NDF than a hay with 60% NDF - Answers -
true
Good palatability and cows removed from feed more than 4 hours a day are indicators
that drive matter intake up - Answers - false
This feed bunk length causes a greater correlation of time with social dominance -
Answers - 10
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) is a component of the cell wall of plants, and it is
composed of: - Answers - hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin
___________ is the best indicator of Dry Matter Intake (DMI) - Answers - uNDF
Lignin has zero digestibility - Answers - true
Metabolizable protein is composed of: - Answers - RUP + Microbial Protein
The most limiting amino acids in a dairy cow's diet are: - Answers - Methionine and
Lysine
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Hypocalcemia - Answers - characterized by decrease in blood calcium below normal
concentrations
Total U.S. milk production has decreased in the last few years - Answers - false -
increased
U.S. per capita fluid milk consumption has increased in the last few years - Answers -
false - held steady
What are the top 3 states in milk production in the U.S - Answers - Wisconsin,
California, Idaho
Cows that have a higher milk yield will have a greater negative balance - Answers -
false
Cows will eat more from a hay with 40% NDF than a hay with 60% NDF - Answers -
true
Good palatability and cows removed from feed more than 4 hours a day are indicators
that drive matter intake up - Answers - false
This feed bunk length causes a greater correlation of time with social dominance -
Answers - 10
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) is a component of the cell wall of plants, and it is
composed of: - Answers - hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin
___________ is the best indicator of Dry Matter Intake (DMI) - Answers - uNDF
Lignin has zero digestibility - Answers - true
Metabolizable protein is composed of: - Answers - RUP + Microbial Protein
The most limiting amino acids in a dairy cow's diet are: - Answers - Methionine and
Lysine
