TO DO Suckler cow, fertility and management

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Which factor is key to achieving profitability in cattle production?

  • Carcass quality
  • Variable costs (correct)
  • Cow fertility
  • Weaning weight

Which of the following can be a future pressure on cattle producers?

  • Brexit (correct)
  • Increased suckler herd production
  • Restricted breeding season
  • Good herd health

What is the most sensitive measure of cow performance that directly influences profit?

  • Overall PR
  • Calving rate
  • Weaning rate (correct)
  • Median calving date

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to get pregnant after calving?

<p>$3rd\ pp\ oestrus\ -\ 60%$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have its first post-partum oestrus?

<p>$1st\ pp\ oestrus\ -\ 20%$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have its third post-partum oestrus?

<p>$3rd\ pp\ oestrus\ +\ 60%$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have one calf in a year?

<p>$365\ -\ 82$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have one calf in a year, taking into account the gestation period?

<p>$365\ -\ 283$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to get pregnant after calving, considering the gestation period?

<p>$1st\ pp\ oestrus\ +\ 20%$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have its first post-partum oestrus, considering the gestation period?

<p>$1st\ pp\ oestrus\ -\ 20%$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors influences the selection of replacements for heifer management?

<p>Age at first calving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age at first calving for heifers?

<p>2 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time for calving in relation to the planning start of calving (PSC) for a herd with extra time before next breeding?

<p>3-4 weeks before PSC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to restrict the breeding/calving period to 6 weeks?

<p>To reduce pathogen exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk associated with late calving in the first year?

<p>Reduced future fertility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do later born calves have an increased mortality risk according to the text?

<p>Higher exposure to pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management practice can help reduce peri-parturient problems in cows?

<p>Managing body condition score (BCS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended bull confirmation target for cows?

<p>E-R confirmation and 1 to 4 Litres fat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average cost to keep a bull per year?

<p>£1600 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management practice involves triple oestrus synchrony and artificial insemination (AI)?

<p>Tight calving period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of using AI in cattle breeding?

<p>Avoids keeping bull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main issues related to beef cow nutrition?

<p>Energy or Protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trace element deficiency can cause delayed puberty, anoestrus, and poor pregnancy rates in cows?

<p>Copper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency can result in prolonged follicular phase and poor corpus luteum function in cows?

<p>Vitamin A (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trace element deficiency can cause retained fetal membranes and calf mortality in cows?

<p>Selenium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency can affect calcium metabolism and uterine involution in cows?

<p>Vitamin D (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of using AI in cattle breeding?

<p>Avoids keeping bull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main issues related to beef cow nutrition?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trace element deficiency can cause delayed puberty, anoestrus, and poor pregnancy rates in cows?

<p>Copper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency can result in prolonged follicular phase and poor corpus luteum function in cows?

<p>Vitamin A (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be a future pressure on cattle producers?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age at first calving for heifers?

<p>18 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body condition score is recommended for mature cows during calving?

<p>2.5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal body condition score for 1st and 2nd calvers during calving?

<p>3.0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much body condition score gain is recommended for spring-calvers over the summer leading to the diet in the first 3 months of housing?

<p>0.5 - 1 BCS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent body weight gain for weaning 1 month earlier?

<p>50 - 75 kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing feed costs?

<p>Grouping cows based on BCS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main cost savings identified in the text?

<p>Higher output &amp; lower replacement costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the strategies mentioned for managing feed costs?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors mentioned for managing lactation in cows?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management practice can help reduce feed costs for cattle producers?

<p>Implementing rotational grazing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that differentiate top cattle producers from others?

<p>Higher number of cows scanned in calf per 100 cows to bull (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main cost savings for cattle producers?

<p>Depreciation and labor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor to consider when managing lactation in cows?

<p>Stage, BCS, and age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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