1. What is the usual recommendation for “drying off” of a pregnant cow that is lactating with regard to time before parturition?

2. The milk well is the:

a. location of milk storage.

b. same as the external pudendal vein.

c. location where the subcutaneous abdominal vein disappears and joins the internal thoracic vein.

d. exit location of vessels through the inguinal ring.

2. The function of the mammary gland suspensory apparatus is to:

a. provide upward support.

b. absorb shock when a cow runs or walks and the udder is full.

c. allow movement and stretch from the elastic element when the cow is lying down.

d. all of the above.