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Dairy Cattle Management Cycle

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What is the primary goal of good calf management?

To accelerate the breeding cycle

To maximize milk production in the first lactation

To reduce the cost of milk replacer use

To ensure the best genetics are used as replacements (correct)

What is a critical aspect of calf health management?

Provision of high-quality milk replacer

Regular monitoring of rumen development

Breeding at the earliest possible age

Providing a healthy environment with good ventilation (correct)

What is the consequence of poor feeding practices in calf rearing?

Increased milk production in the first lactation

Poor calf health and considerable financial losses (correct)

Delayed puberty in heifers

Reduced need for milk replacer

What is the importance of limited milk replacer use in calf management?

To promote rumen development Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of record keeping in dairy cattle management?

To monitor all aspects of dairy cattle management Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical period in the life cycle of dairy cattle?

Calf cycle - from birth to first lactation Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of heifer calves should be alive at weaning age according to good calf health management?

Greater than 95% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of mechanical scours in newborn calves?

Overfeeding of milk replacer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common bacterial agent of infectious scours?

Escherichia coli Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of housing calves in separate hutches?

To reduce the transmission of infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common health problem in calves?

Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for preventing the spread of infectious diseases in calf housing?

Good hygiene and dry bedding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of immunity for a calf?

Colostrum fed immediately after birth Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to provide a clean and comfortable environment during calving?

To reduce the risk of disease transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of underfeeding a cow during her first lactation phase?

Loss of up to 200 liters of milk yield per lactation Signup and view all the answers

How often should cows be separated from the rest of the herd before calving?

2-4 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calving pen size for a single cow?

8-10 m2 Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid overfeeding cows in late lactation?

To prevent disturbances in the metabolic process Signup and view all the answers