Calf Nutrition and Feeding Systems Quiz
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What are the key differences between milk replacers and whole milk in terms of composition?

Milk replacers generally have less fat and more lactose compared to whole milk.

What is the advantage of using automatic feeding systems for milk delivery in large-scale operations?

Automatic feeding systems are efficient and promote consistency in feeding.

How does bottle feeding contribute to the care of calves?

Bottle feeding allows controlled feeding and individual attention to each calf.

What is the drawback of using automatic feeding systems for calves?

<p>Individual attention may be compromised when using automatic feeding systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the frequency of feeding affect nutrient absorption in calves?

<p>Frequent small feedings mimic natural nursing behavior, aiding digestion and nutrient absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between frequent small feedings and less frequent large feedings in terms of labor requirements?

<p>Frequent small feedings require more labor compared to less frequent large feedings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of ad libitum feeding for animals?

<p>Allows animals to self-regulate; promotes optimal growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a fixed feeding schedule?

<p>Offers better control over the amount consumed, reducing the risk of overconsumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended weight gain for dairy cattle heifers per day?

<p>0.8-0.9kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal growth rate range for beef cattle per day?

<p>1.0-1.4kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age can a beef cow be finished under intensive conditions?

<p>12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of immunoglobulin found in colostrum?

<p>IgG</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is MALT and what is its role in the immune response?

<p>MALT stands for mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue and it initiates immune responses to antigens and pathogens found on mucosal surfaces in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two specific lymphoid tissues in the respiratory tract and describe their protective functions.

<p>Nasal-associated lymphoid tissue protects the nasopharynx and upper respiratory system, while bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue protects the bronchial regions of the lower respiratory tract on the pathway to the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic process by which an immune response is initiated by lymphoid tissue?

<p>Transport of antigens across the epithelium (usually by specialized M cells) to be taken up by antigen presenting cells, such as macrophages, where they can be recognized by B and T cells, stimulating a rapid immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect the immune response?

<p>Depending on the type of stress present, it can be either beneficial or detrimental to the animal's immune system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of stress and its impact on immune function.

<p>Stress can influence the animal's immune response, potentially affecting its ability to mount an effective defense against pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the role of lymphoid tissues in preventing the spread of pathogens in the body.

<p>Lymphoid tissues play a key role in handling airborne microbes, stopping the progression of pathogens further into the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the prioritized vaccinations in cattle recommended by Noah for improving cattle health?

<p>Calf pneumonia vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in calf pneumonia vaccination levels over the last 9 years?

<p>Increased from 29% to 43%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are older heifers less likely to show symptoms of coughing due to Dictyocaulus viviparus compared to young calves?

<p>They may have developed immunological resistance to the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What parasite causes lungworm in cattle?

<p>Dictyocaulus viviparus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why vaccination plays a role in controlling Dictyocaulus viviparus in cattle.

<p>Vaccination can help prevent infection and reduce disease spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Livestock Vaccination Guideline by Lovatt cover?

<p>Dairy, beef, and sheep sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to control lungworm infections in herds or flocks?

<p>Vaccination or anthelmintics</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are oral vaccines for Dictyocaulus viviparus administered in Europe?

<p>Two doses of irradiated infective larvae 4 weeks apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the timing for the second dose of the oral vaccine to prevent lungworm infection?

<p>At least 2 weeks before the start of grazing or exposure to probable infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do properly used oral vaccines prevent lungworm infection?

<p>They prevent clinical disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to some vaccinated animals despite using the oral vaccine against lungworm?

<p>Some vaccinated animals may become mildly infected, leading to larvae excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the favorable conditions for lungworm transmission in cattle?

<p>Damp and warm conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum ventilation rate recommended for cattle in terms of food consumed per day?

<p>2m^3/s/ton</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pen size recommended per calf in terms of stocking density?

<p>1.5m^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the recognizable symptoms of lungworm infection in cattle?

<p>Coughing and respiratory distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2017, should veterinarians give advice to customers regarding client confidentiality?

<p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does lungworm infect the host in cattle?

<p>By eating grass contaminated with infective larvae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might pneumonia not be suspected in heifers?

<p>Strength of immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can lungworm infection and pneumonia be confirmed?

<p>Test faeces</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Auscultation in the context of cattle health?

<p>Listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs with a stethoscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three codependent factors that usually lead to Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)?

<p>Stress, underlying viral infection, new bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Creep feed and who is it primarily offered to?

<p>Method of supplementing diet, offered to young livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common and costly disease affecting beef cattle worldwide?

<p>Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the economic effects of calf respiratory disease.

<p>Calf respiratory disease can lead to increased treatment costs, reduced growth rates, and lower market value of affected animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss some of the challenges faced when implementing changes on farms.

<p>Challenges may include resistance to change from farmers, financial constraints, lack of resources, and adapting to new practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain ways in which client confidentiality may be breached unintentionally and how to avoid it.

<p>Client confidentiality can be breached through inadvertent disclosure in conversations, leaving documents unsecured, or discussing cases in non-private areas. To avoid this, always ensure sensitive information is kept secure, avoid discussing cases in public, and be cautious with electronic communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List and compare the pros and cons of commonly used individual and group housing options for young calves.

<p>Commonly used housing options include purpose-built structures, individual hutches, and group hutches. Individual housing promotes calf health but group housing is preferred for welfare reasons, reduced labor input, and space requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the advantages of individual housing for calves and why it is associated with improved calf health.

<p>Individual housing provides better disease control, personalized care, reduced competition for resources, and less stress on calves, contributing to improved health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the encouragement for group housing of calves and the benefits it offers.

<p>Group housing is encouraged for welfare reasons and allows for reduced labor input and space requirements, leading to lower costs. Additionally, it promotes social interactions among calves and reduces stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the commonly used individual and group housing options for young calves and compare the pros and cons of these options.

<p>Common housing options include hutches, pens, and group pens. Hutches provide individual housing but require more space, while group pens allow for social interaction but may pose infection risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify upper and lower critical temperatures for calves and explain how calf jackets can be used.

<p>Upper critical temperature for calves is around 25°C, and lower critical temperature is around 10°C. Calf jackets can help maintain body heat in colder temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

State the appropriate stocking density for calves in an indoor barn and suggest strategies that can be used to reduce stocking density.

<p>Appropriate stocking density is around 35 square feet per calf. Strategies to reduce density can include optimizing space layout, implementing group housing, or utilizing outdoor areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the reasons for the need to move towards a sustainable ruminant production.

<p>Moving towards sustainable ruminant production is necessary to reduce environmental impact, improve animal welfare, and ensure long-term viability of the industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Briefly outline the requirements of the newborn calf (e.g. Feeding, housing, hygiene).

<p>Newborn calves require colostrum within the first few hours, warm and dry housing, and proper hygiene to prevent infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how Wyedale milk feeders and Yorkshire boards are used in animal management.

<p>Wyedale milk feeders are used for calf feeding, while Yorkshire boards are commonly used in agricultural buildings for construction purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the physical barriers in the upper respiratory tract of calves that help protect against respiratory tract infections?

<p>Hair in nasal cavity, ciliated epithelial cells, goblet cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of Pattern Recognition Receptors in the innate immune system of the upper respiratory tract in calves.

<p>Receptors that recognize pathogens breaching the physical barrier of mucosal epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Antimicrobial Peptides and how do they function in the innate immune system of the upper respiratory tract in calves?

<p>Small peptides with cytotoxic effect on bacteria and viruses, anti-inflammatory activity, and other functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue in developing immunity to respiratory tract infections in calves?

<p>Developing immunity by recognizing and responding to pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ciliated epithelial cells in the upper respiratory tract of calves contribute to the immune defense mechanism?

<p>By having cilia to trap foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of Goblet cells in the innate immune system of the upper respiratory tract in calves.

<p>By producing mucus that traps foreign substances and pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Colostrum and Early Nutrition

  • Colostrum is vital for the development of dairy calves, lambs, and piglets.
  • Milk replacers are formulated to provide essential nutrients, offer consistency in composition, and reduce disease transmission.
  • Whole milk mimics natural nutrition but varies in quality and requires proper handling to avoid contamination.
  • Method of delivery: bottle feeding allows controlled feeding and individual attention, while automatic feeding systems are efficient for large-scale operations but may compromise individual attention.
  • Frequency of feeding: frequent small feedings mimic natural nursing behavior, while less frequent large feedings require less labor but may impact digestion efficiency.
  • Volume of milk fed: ad libitum feeding allows animals to self-regulate, while fixed schedule feeding offers better control over the amount consumed.

Growth Rates

  • Dairy cattle: target weight gains of 0.8-0.9 kg/day, requiring good animal management practices and quality concentrate/grazing.
  • Beef cattle: ideal growth rate of 1.0-1.4 kg/day, requiring a high-energy diet with a high starch (>33%) and crude protein (12-15%) content.

Immunology

  • Immunoglobulin found in colostrum: MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) initiates immune responses to antigens and pathogens on mucosal surfaces.
  • MALT is a secondary lymphoid tissue that plays a key role in handling airborne microbes, stopping their progression further into the body.
  • Process of immune response: transport of antigens across the epithelium, uptake by antigen-presenting cells, and recognition by B and T cells.

Stress and Immune Response

  • Stress can be beneficial or detrimental to the animal's immune system, depending on the type of stress.
  • Overall, stress can impact the immune response, and careful management is necessary to minimize its effects.

Vaccination

  • Vaccination is a key prevention method for calf pneumonia, recommended by the National Organisation of Animal Health (NOAH).
  • Calf pneumonia vaccination levels have increased over the last 9 years, but still leave a significant number of calves unprotected.

Agents of Disease

  • Lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus) is a parasite that causes lungworm infection in cattle, an inflammatory disease of the lower respiratory tract.
  • Vaccination or anthelmintics can be used to control lungworm infections.
  • Oral vaccines are available in Europe, and two doses are administered 4 weeks apart, with the second dose given at least 2 weeks before the start of grazing or exposure to probable infection.

Pathology

  • Auscultation: listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical diagnosis.
  • Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a complex, bacterial infection that causes pneumonia in calves, which can be fatal.
  • Lungworm causes a reduction in milk production.

Animal Management

  • Housing options for calves: purpose-built portal frames, purpose-built mono pitches, individual or paired hutches, group hutches or igloos, general purpose buildings, lightweight structures, and low-cost/temporary calf structures.
  • Individual housing is associated with improved calf health, but group housing is encouraged for welfare reasons.
  • Stocking density: minimum of 1.5m squared per calf, with calves in the case study having 1.6m squared each.
  • Calf jackets can be used to help calves maintain a stable body temperature, especially in cold weather.

Welfare, Behaviour, and Nutrition

  • Newborn calf requirements: feeding, housing, and hygiene.
  • Components of the innate immune system in the calf's upper respiratory tract:
    • Physical barriers: hair in the nasal cavity, ciliated epithelial cells, and goblet cells.
    • Pattern recognition receptors: recognize pathogens or noxious substances that breach the physical barrier.
    • Antimicrobial peptides: small peptides that reside in the mucus layer, with functions including cytotoxic effects on bacteria and viruses, anti-inflammatory activity, and stimulation of epithelial cell growth.
  • Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) plays a key role in the development of immunity to respiratory tract infections.

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