Test V. Farm animals. The cow.

ТESTS OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS

USE ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGES FOR DOING THIS TEST!

Choose the correct word in each of the following:

1. The cow's stomach, which is a compound one, has ...
a) four distinct compartments: rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum.
b) three distinct compartments: rumen, reticulum and abomasum.
c) two distinct compartments: rumen and abomasum.
2. The stomach of mature cows varies in capacity ... depending on the size of the animal.
a) to 15 gallons;
b) to 20 gallons;
c) to 25 gallons;
3. To produce a large supply of rich milk, cows must be not only well fed but also be ...
a) of good milking qualities.
b) of bad milking qualities.
4. The cows that are producing milk require a much large quantity of ... that is necessary for growing animals.
a) grass;
b) water;
c) grain;
5. The period of gestation in cows is about ...
a) 20 weeks.
b) 30 weeks.
c) 40 weeks.
6. The lactation period is the period of milking after each calf and it usually lasts for about ...
a) 8 months.
b) 9 months.
c) 10 months.
7. The first milk after calving is called ...
a) cream.
b) sour cream.
c) colostrum.
8. Dairy cows are milked ...
a) three times a day.
b) twice a day.
c) once a day.
9. Dairy cows are watered ...
a) once a day.
b) twice a day.
c) three times a day.
10. In summer the consumption of water by cattle is greater on account of the greater evaporation from the…..
a) tongue
b) skin.
c) hooves.