Breeds
These are the 5 breeds of dairy cattle:
Holstein
Jersey
Brown Swiss
Ayrshire
Guernsey
This is the milk that is secreted during the first 2-3 days after calving
What is Colostrum
The 4 compartments of a ruminant stomach are:
reticulum
rumen
omasum
abomasum
Period of time when a cow is in milk
Lactation
The primary protein found in milk
Casein
This is the country of origin for the Ayrshire breed
Scotland
Methods commonly used to identify calves
eartag
photo
sketch
tattoo
freeze branding
This is the largest cost in milk production
Feed
An inflammation of the udder, most commonly caused by infecting microorganisms
Mastitis
Process that destroys any disease-producing bacteria that might present in raw milk
Pasteurization
This breed of dairy cattle is known for it's "Golden Milk"
Guernsey
Calves should be dehorned at this age
2-3 weeks when the buds start to show
Define dry matter
The portion of a feed that remains after water has been removed by drying
This is the word for extra teats
supernumerary teats
It takes _____ pounds of whole milk to make 1 pound of cheese
10
The dairy breed with the longest gestation period is:
Brown swiss
Signs of illness in calves
Poor appetite
nasal discharge
lack of energy
cough
drooping ears
elevated temperature
watery manure
dull eyes
Dried forage (grasses, alfalfa, clovers) used for feeding farm animals
Hay
Recommended temperature of water for washing the bulk tank, lines and other equipment
160 degrees F
Examples of cultured dairy products:
Buttermilk
Creme Fraiche
kefir
sour cream
yogurt
The dairy breed with the lowest rate of dystocia
Jersey
The 2 leading causes of death in calves
scours and pneumonia
Small projections that line the small intestine wall
Villi
The tradition length of the dry period for dairy cows is:
45-60 days
Butter must contain a minimum of ____% fat
80