Dairy Cow Evaluation Criteria Quiz
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Which trait is related to the cow's udder capacity for milk production?

  • Front teat placement
  • Fore udder attachment strength
  • Udder cleft depth
  • Rear udder height (correct)
  • What is the preferred depth of the cow's udder in relation to the hock joint?

  • 4 inches above the hock joint
  • 2 inches above the hock joint (correct)
  • 1 inch below the hock joint
  • At the same level as the hock joint
  • How is rear udder width evaluated?

  • By viewing the cow from the rear (correct)
  • By measuring the front teat length
  • By examining the fore udder attachment
  • By assessing the depth of the udder cleft
  • What does front teat placement refer to?

    <p>Position of front teats on the fore quarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is crucial for milking ease and minimizing udder injury?

    <p>Udder depth in relation to hock joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are extremely short teats categorized based on length?

    <p>1 inch or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for proper rump angle in a cow according to the text?

    <p>Enhances the cow's reproductive performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is thurl width important in the evaluation of cows?

    <p>To determine the ease of calving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred rear leg set in cows according to the text?

    <p>Rear legs with average set to the hocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does foot diagonal in cows influence hoof trimming frequency?

    <p>Lower foot diagonal leads to more frequent hoof trimming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does too much stress on posty legs in cows lead to?

    <p>Aggravation of joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does proper rump angle in cows impact their reproductive performance?

    <p>Enhances reproductive performance through drainage of reproductive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 17 functional linear descriptive traits in dairy cow judging grouped according to?

    <p>Primary traits, rump, udder and teats, feet and legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is stature measured in dairy cow judging?

    <p>From the top of the spine between the hips to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high score in strength evaluation indicate in dairy cow judging?

    <p>Higher ability for high production and good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are NOT part of the primary traits in dairy cow judging?

    <p>Rump angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of a cow with a high stature in dairy cow judging?

    <p>Higher ability for production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a linear descriptive trait evaluated in dairy cow judging?

    <p>Substance of bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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