Reproductive Practices in Dairy Farms: Assessment and Critical Analysis

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What percentage of estrus goes undetected at any farm?

20%
30%
50% (correct)
40%

What is the purpose of Prostaglandin in estrus manipulation?

To regress CL and induce estrus (correct)
To synchronize ovulation
To prolong the luteal phase
To induce ovulation

What is the advantage of using GnRH based protocols?

Reduced cost of drug administration
Increased fertility in heifers
Improved estrus detection
Higher and tighter synchrony of estrus (correct)

What is the recommended timing of AI in relation to standing heat?

In the afternoon for cattle and morning for buffalo (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of CIDR in estrus manipulation?

To induce cyclicity in anestrous animals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of AI in breeding programs?

Single or double AI, with or without GnRH (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using sexed semen in breeding programs?

Re-building the replacement herd without losing time and money (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estrus monitoring in breeding programs?

To detect estrus in a real-time scenario (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not detecting estrus in breeding programs?

Missed breeding opportunities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended culling strategy in breeding programs?

Culling of animals based on reproductive performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the course contents, what percentage of marks are allocated for the exam?

50% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a Scattered Farm and a Corporate Farm?

Size of the farm (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many assignments are there in the course, and what are their marks distribution?

2 assignments, 10 marks each (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the initial findings section in the class assignment?

To gather information on the reproductive practices of the farm through an interview with a vet or reprovet (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Module on Herd Reproductive Management?

Reproductive Management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total word count for the class assignment?

1000 words (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of Dairy Herds in Pakistan, according to the given classification?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the critical analysis section in the class assignment?

Evaluating the reproductive practices of the farm based on theoretical knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of the course assignment?

MS Word document (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of marks allocated for the course?

40 marks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total word count for Section I of the course assignment?

250 words (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the net gain in conventional semen insemination of 10 cows?

25 lac (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of male herd auctioned in sexed semen insemination?

10% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time required to rebreed a non-pregnant animal using the Resynch protocol?

10 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Rectal Palpation and Ultrasound in reproductive management of pregnancy?

Time required for re-insemination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Rebreed through ovulation synchronization protocol [0-7-9-10]?

To rebreed non-pregnant animals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Return to Estrus (RE) not a reliable indicator of non-pregnant animals?

A non-pregnant animal doesn't always express heat signs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a reprovet in devising record keeping tools?

To tailor the tools to the herd size based on ultrasound findings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal frequency of P-testing?

After every 2-3 months (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of scanning both ovaries during ultrasound examination?

To detect the presence of a corpus luteum on the contralateral horn (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the myth regarding early pregnancy and rectal palpation/ultrasound?

It can cause embryonic mortality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical average cost of an ultrasound machine?

4-5 lac (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of pregnancy does the uterus typically move from the pelvic floor to the pelvic brim?

D90-D120 (C) Signup and view all the answers