Calving Care and Management Quiz
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What is the ideal feeding schedule for calves for obtaining optimal growth?

  • Colostrum - 1 to 3 days, Whole milk - 6th to 40th day, Milk replacer - 41st day to 90 days, Calf starter - 2nd week to 100 days
  • Colostrum - 3 to 5 days, Whole milk - 1st to 30th day, Milk replacer - 31st day to 90 days, Calf starter - 2nd week to 90 days
  • Colostrum - 1 to 3 days, Whole milk - 6th to 40th day, Milk replacer - 41st day to 90 days, Calf starter - 1st week to 90 days
  • Colostrum - 3 to 5 days, Whole milk - 6th to 40th day, Milk replacer - 41st day to 90 days, Calf starter - 2nd week to 90 days (correct)

What percentage of protein is recommended in calf starter for better growth?

  • 15%
  • 30%
  • 25%
  • 20% (correct)

Why is care of the calved animal and newborn essential during calving?

  • To ensure the cow's health
  • To increase the milk production of the calved animal
  • To protect the calf from inclement weather and reduce mortality (correct)
  • To improve the quality of the calf starter

When should female calves be raised separately?

<p>After six months of age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the dry period important for cows?

<p>Cows produce up to 25 percent more milk and fat when properly fed during the dry period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended protein percentage in calf starter for better growth?

<p>20% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age should calf starter be introduced for optimal growth?

<p>2nd week to 90 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should female calves be raised separately?

<p>After six months of age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of caring for the calved animal and newborn during calving?

<p>To protect the calf from inclement weather and reduce mortality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of properly feeding cows during the dry period?

<p>Up to 25 percent more milk and fat production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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