RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 43 Issue 4 Article 2 Establishing Colostrum Protocols for Dairy Calves

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 43 Issue 4 Article 2 Establishing Colostrum Protocols for Dairy Calves

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching session recordings of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

What is considered good quality colostrum, as measured using a Brix refractometer on the Brix scale? *
How soon after birth should colostrum ideally be administered, per most veterinarians’ recommendation? *
What quantity of colostrum should calves receive within 12 hours of birth? *
Why is colostrum cleanliness of particular concern? *
How are colostrum protocols quantified? *
How many calves are required to determine if colostrum protocols are effective? *
Which immunoglobulin is most abundant in colostrum? *
Which method of colostrum feeding is not recommended? *
What factors do not contribute to poor quality colostrum production by the dam? *
What is considered good-quality colostrum? *