Relief Milkers Questionaire
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Question 1

What is the optimum time to spray or dip post milking teat disinfectant?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) As soon as possible after cluster removal B) Five minutes after cluster removal to allow teat orifice to close C) As the cows leave the parlour

Question 2

What is the recommended acceptable Vacuum level in most milking parlours?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) 40 - 48 kPa B) 50 - 58 kPa C) 60 - 68 kPa

Question 3

What would be the minimum temperature required for a standard hot circulation whilst washing a milking plant?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) 95 degrees centigrade B) 35 degrees centigrade C) 65 degrees centigrade

Question 4

How long on average would you expect to circulate a hot wash?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) 8 minures B) 2 minures C) 20 minures

Question 5

What is the purpose of a plate cooler?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) To cool the milk prior to entering the bulk tank B) To cool the air in the vacuum line C) To cool the water after the hot wash is finished

Question 6

What is the required temperature of the milk in the bulk tank prior to collection?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) Above 4 deg C B) Between 5 and 7 deg C C) Below 4 deg C

Question 7

What is the purpose of an ACR?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) To collect colostrum from freshly calved cows B) To record the milk yield of the cow C) To remove the milking unit from the udder at the end of milking

Question 8

Which of the following would indicate a problem with the milking machine's pulsation system?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) Cows are uncomfortable in the parlour and kick off units B) Milk entering the bulk tank is not sufficiently cooled C) Wash water does not enter all units during circulation cleaning

Question 9

It is a legal requirement to record all medicines administered to milking cows. Which of the following must be recorded? (Tick all that apply)

Question 10

Which of the following biosecurity measures are basic requirements for relief milkers in order to avoid the spread of infectious disease from one farm to another? (Tick all that apply)

Question 11

Which of the following clinical signs can be shown by a cow with mastitis? (Tick all that apply)

Question 12

12) Are the following statements True or False ( Tick those that are True )

Question 13

Which of the following steps are important when using an antibiotic intramammary tube to treat a cow with mastitis?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) Thoroughly wash the teat and udder with water before inserting the tube B) Record the treatment and mark the cow clearly C) Warm the antibiotic tube in a bucket of hot water before use

Question 14

In order to ensure good milk let down, what is the optimum time interval between teat preparation before milking and unit attachment?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) No interval required, attach unit immediately B) 60 - 90 seconds D) 6 minutes C) 4 minutes

Question 15

Which of the following is the most reliable sign that a cow is in heat?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) Mounting other cows B) Standing to be mounted C) Bloody discharge from vulva D) High temperature

Question 16

A cow enters the parlour with a swollen foot and lame. You did not notice that she was lame at the previous milking. Which of the following are appropriate courses of action? (Tick all that apply)

Question 17

5th lactation cow calved 30 minutes ago and is unwilling to stand up. Which course of action would you take?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) Provide food and water and leave cow to rest for 2 - 3 hours as she may be tired after calving B) Act quickly to determine cause and give any necessary treatment C) Recheck the cow the following day when you return to the farm

Question 18

A calving cow has started to show a water bag or foetal membranes at the vulva. Assuming the cow appears comfortable, how long should you wait before intervening if no further progress is being made?

- - - Select Answer - - - A) 10 - 15 minutes B) 1 - 2 hours C) 3 - 4 hours

Question 19

A cow that calved 1 week ago enters the parlour at the end of evening milking and does not eat her cake. She is unsteady on her feet, has diarrhoea and you notice that milk from one quarter is discoloured and watery. Which of the following would be an appropriate course of action?

Question 20

The first milk secreted after calving is called colostrum. Colostrum is important for the calf because it contains:

- - - Select Answer - - - A) Antibiotics B) Antibodies C) Hormones