animal health
How long does an average milking take?
3 to 7 minutes
What is the medicine called that is given to a cow when he/she is sick?
Antibiotic
To use something again:
recycle
A source of supply or support that we depend on for comfort or help:
resource
60 minutes (1 hour)
How much water do cows drink per day?
(hint: its in the form of an object)
bathtub full
What are the 3 C's to make sure milk is safe?
CLEAN, COLD, and COVERED
What is the top layer of the earth's surface where the farmer plants his crops to grow into food and feed for the animals?
Soil
What does a capital resource generate?
Money
What guide helps us know how much of each food group to eat?
MyPlate
How much does a mature cow eat in one day?
90 pounds
What is the process of heating milk to high temperatures to ensure its safe?
Pasteurization
Name two things that can be recycled on a dairy farm:
Manure, hay, water
What is an example of something that uses natural and renewable resources?
a dairy farm
What vitamin helps keep our skin healthy?
Vitamin D
How many 8 oz glasses of milk can the average cow produce in one day?
100 glasses
To what temperature is milk cooled to ensure freshness?
40 degrees
What is the independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed to reduce pollution and protect the environment?
EPA
How can consumers help their community?
What vitamin found in milk helps with our eyes and vision?
Vitamin A
What is the special mix of feed that a cow eats to meet her specific dietary needs?
Total Mixed Ration
What are the organizations called that represent the state and U.S. who make sure farms and processing plants do their job?
Regulators
What is the name of the powerful greenhouse gas that is used as a fuel worldwide?
Methane
What natural resources do dairy farmers use? (3)
soil, air and water
What two vitamins are necessary for building strong bones?
calcium and vitamin D