Dairy and beef cattle Revision

1. Find as many words as possible:

k	o	f	f	s	p	r	i	n	g
s	i	l	a	g	e	z	x	k	o
t	w	y	g	r	a	s	s	z	m
a	n	i	m	a	l	o	y	x	i
b	c	n	w	i	b	f	k	f	n
l	y	j	z	n	r	o	s	h	e
e	c	e	c	h	e	i	f	e	r
r	e	c	o	v	e	r	y	r	a
s	c	t	w	x	d	a	m	d	l
i	n	f	e	c	t	i	o	n	k

2. Guess the word by its definition:

1. I………….. – an infectious disease or condition.

2. P………….. – the process of making or creating something; the amount produced.

3. S……….. – fodder made from green crops stored in a silo.

4. P………… - land covered with grassthat cattle, sheep or horses can eat.

5. E…………… - the things needed for a particular purpose.

6. G…………. – a plant with green blades and stalkes that are eaten by animals.

7. O………… - the person who owns something.

3. Choose the suitable answer:

1. Good housing equipment is especially important for

1. beef cattle,

2. dairy cattle,

3. beef and dairy cattle.

2. Dairy cattle are kept

1. in smaller confinements, smaller groups than beef cattle,

2. in larger groups than beef cattle,

3. there is no difference in keeping dairy and beef cattle.

3. Good housing equipment is more important for

1. both beef and dairy cattle,

2. dairy cattle.,

3. beef cattle.

4. Why is Bang’s disease dangerous?

1. It can result in abortion.

2. It can cause high fever.

3. It causes difficult breathing.

5. The most important factor in selecting beef cattle is

1. high milk production,

2. age,

3. rapidity of growth.

6. When is good housing equipment necessary for beef cattle?

1. All the year round.

2. Only in winter when it’s too cold.

3. No equipment is needed.

4. Answer the questions:

1. What characteristics should a breeder pay attention to selecting a dairy heifer or a cow?

2. What are the basic types of special dairy barns?

3. How often are dairy cows milked?

4. What other peculiarities of breeding dairy cattle do you know?

5. What diseases of dairy cattle do you know? Speak about them.

6. What factors influence improvement of the herd?

7. Are there any peculiarities in feeding in the period of calving?

8. Speak about feeding beef cattle.

9. What are the differences between providing equipment for dairy and beef cattle?

10. What are the main riles in breeding and improving beef cattle?

5. Compare breeding dairy and beef cattle. Tell about the differences in selecting, housing, improving dairy and beef cattle. Sum up all the information (in writing, to be handed in). You may use any other sources of information. The following words and word combinations will help you.

Let’s compare – давайте сравним,

Let’s pay attention – давайте обратим внимание,

Take into consideration – иметь в виду, обратить особое внимание,

The following peculiarities – следующие особенности,

Besides – кроме того,

Moreover – кроме того,

Nevertheless – тем не менее,

Except for – за исключением,

In spite of – несмотря на,

On the contrary – напротив,

On the one hand – с одной стороны,

On the other hand – с другой стороны,

Consequently – следовательно,

Finally – в конечном итоге.