Lesson ALSA:D2-11
Mastitis: A Bacterial Infection in Dairy Cattle
 
CD ALSA.  Advanced Life Science- Animal
Unit D.  Developmental/Organismal Biology
Problem Area 2.  Growth and Development of Animals
Lesson 11.  Mastitis: A Bacterial Infection in Dairy Cattle
 
 

_________ are protein-like substances that combat and destroy bacteria.

 

  1. Mastitis
  2. Antibodies
  3. Phagocytes
  4. Peracute
Answer: b

Which of the following is the most severe clinical level of mastitis?

 

  1. Peracute
  2. Subacute
  3. Subclinical
  4. Chronic
Answer: d

The California Mastitis Test (CMT) tests for the presence of

 

  1. Leukocytes
  2. Bacteria
  3. White Blood Cells
  4. All of the above
  5. Both A and C
  6. None of the above
Answer: e

Why does mastitis cause financial loss for dairy producers?

 

  1. costly medications
  2. Lost revenue in milk that cannot be sold
  3. Cows must be maintained even though they are not generating revenue
  4. All of the above
  5. Both A and C
  6. None of the above
Answer: d

__________ is an infection of the udder caused by bacteria.

 

  1. Leukocyte
  2. Inflammation
  3. Mastitis
  4. Anorexia
Answer: c

The number of dairy farms in Indiana has increased over the past 30 years.

Answer: False

In terms of milking states, which region of the country has experienced an increase?

    1. Upper Midwest
    2. Southeast
    3. Plain states
    4. West Coast
Answer: d