MIAVIT Ruminant Class Kenya 2025 Day 1

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• Primary Education

The Super Napier Grass is a cross-breed of which two grasses?

1. Elephant Grass x Alfalfa Grass
2. Elephant Grass x Pearl Millet
3. Pearl Millet x Alfalfa Grass
4. Pearl Millet x Sorghum

The milk from which breed is good for making ice cream?

1. Jersey
2. Brown Swiss
3. Guernsey
4. Holstein

What of the following will not influenced by high SCC?

1. Treatment costs
2. Death and premature culling
3. Milk production
4. Skin elasticity

What phrase about Feed Efficiency (FE) is correct?

1. Used to increase profibility
2. Can not be influenced
3. Can be measured by how many kg of milk is produced by each intaked kg DM
4. Expresses the ability of dairy cows to use nutrients for milk production

Which statement is wrong for microbial protein in dairy cows?

1. Microbial protein makes up 60% of the metabolisable protein
2. Urea is involved in microbial protein synthesis
3. Microbial protein synthesis doesn’t require energy
4. Rumen degradable protein plays an important role in microbial protein synthesis

Which one is correct for Total Mixed Ration (TMR)?

1. A TMR should contain 30% of dry matter
2. It enables a balanced nutrient intake at each bite
3. Roughage can not be included into the TMR
4. Low palatable feeds can not be masked via TMR feeding

What is not a difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?

1. Antispectics are used on living tissues
2. Disinfectants are usually stronger
3. Disinfectants normally smell less
4. Antiseptics are safe for skin

How often should you check your herd for typiccall problems?

1. Twice week
2. Once per week
3. Twice per day
4. Once per day

In average, how much calcium is needed per dairy cow during lactation?

1. 15 g per head and day
2. 25 g per head and day
3. 50 g per head and day
4. 100 g per head and day

How much dairy cows can suffer from subclinical hypocalcemia?

1. Up to 5 %
2. Up to 20 %
3. Up to 40 %
4. Up to 60 %

Which is the most important sign of oestrus in cattle?

1. Mucus
2. Not moving away on mounting
3. Sniffing other cows
4. Redness of the vulva

Which hormone is not relevant in the reproduction?

1. Parathormone
2. Progesterone
3. GnRH
4. Prostaglandin F2

Which statement below is true for vitamins in dairy cow nutrition?

1. Vitamin A is the least commonly deficient vitamin
2. Vitamin D decreases the absorption of calcium through gut wall
3. Vitamin E has the capacity to reduce oxidative stress
4. Water-soluble vitamins are not produced by rumen microbes

Which one is false for selenium?

1. Form of selenium has effect on its bioavailability
2. Selenium has more antioxidative capacity than manganese
3. Selenium supports immunity
4. Selenium deficiency doesn’t compromise fertility in dairy cows

How should be the energy level of diet in early dry period?

1. Not important at all
2. Low
3. Medium
4. High

What should be the the level of calcium of calcium in the diet in close up period?

1. High
2. Medium
3. Low
4. No calcium