Dairy Cattle Breeds & Dairy Production
What breed of Dairy cattle is the most popular in the United States? They are mostly black and white color patterns, they rank #1 in milk production, but #5 in butter fat production.
Holstein
What breed of Beef cattle is the most popular in the United States, they are either red or black, and are a large body framed Beef animal?
Angus
What is term given to the removal of cattle from the herd?
Cull
What is the method of raising beef cattle in which a herd of cows is kept by a farmer or rancher to produce calves for later sale?
Cow-Calf Operation
What do you call castrated male cattle?
Steer
What breed of Dairy cattle is the second most popular in our area? They are mostly golden fawn to darker in color, they rank #5 in milk production, but #1 in butter fat production.
Jersey
What breed of beef cattle have a prominent hump over their back. long floppy ears, and a very prominent dewlap? They are many different colors but the most popular is shades of gray.
Brahman
How many pounds of dairy products do Americans consume?
580 Pounds
What is the last phase of cattle feeding and raising. It is the most intensive component of the beef production chain where cattle gain a significant amount of weight.
Feedlot Operation
What do you call mature female cattle that have had a calf?
Cows
What breed of Dairy produces golden yellow milk? They are mostly golden with white markings, they rank #4 in milk production, but #2 in butter fat production.
Guernsey
What breed of beef cattle are consider dual purpose? They are red, white, or roan, medium sized and have small horns that point inward and down?
Shorthorn
This milk comes directly after a cow gives birth and is rich in nutrients. Why is it important?
Colostrum
Define: Pure Breed and purpose of this type of operation
A method of only raising one breed of cattle to focus on enhancing the desired qualities of that particular breed.
What are three approved practices for beef cattle?
Animal ID - Ear Tag
Animal Health - Vaccines
Proper Feed
Explain the pasteurization process and its purpose.
A heat treatment to make the product safe for consumption.
What breed of Beef cattle are the second most popular in the United States, they are rusty red on their body, have white socks, white faces, and a white under belly?
Hereford
What is the difference between Class A milk and Class B milk?
Class A milk is used for liquid milk (drinking) and Class B milk is used for other products like cheese.
Fat located in the muscle is called what? What does this fat do?
Marbling, adds flavor and tenderness.
How many times a day do most dairies milk their cows?
2
What does it mean to homogenize milk and why do we do this?
The fat droplets are emulsified so that the fat doesn't seperate.
What are the 3 common grades of beef? (in order)
Prime, Choice, Select
Why do we separate dairy cows and their calves soon after they are born? What is this called and Explain the steps
Weaning, because we want to milk the cow for human consumption.
What is the difference between English Breeds and exotic Breeds of beef cattle?
English Breeds are from the British Isles and Exotic Breeds are from other parts of the World.
What are the four parts of the cow’s stomach in order?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, & Abomasum