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?

After six months of age Signup and view all the answers

Why is the dry period important for cows?

Cows produce up to 25 percent more milk and fat when properly fed during the dry period Signup and view all the answers

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

20% Signup and view all the answers

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

2nd week to 90 days Signup and view all the answers

When should female calves be raised separately?

After six months of age Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the calf from inclement weather and reduce mortality Signup and view all the answers

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

Up to 25 percent more milk and fat production Signup and view all the answers

Calving Care and Management Quiz

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What is the ideal feeding schedule for calves for obtaining optimal growth?

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

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

When should female calves be raised separately?

Why is the dry period important for cows?

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

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

When should female calves be raised separately?

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

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

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