Breeds
Originated in the Netherlands. Highest milk production in the world.
Holstein
First drink of milk that the calves take.
Colostrum
Cows milk has how many times more protein than its alternatives?
8 times
Milkfat-3.63%
Milk Yield- 23,675 lbs./ year
Holstein
What happens to the majority of male dairy cattle?
Used for veal production
Originated in Scotland. Can forage for themselves
Ayrshire
Inflammation of the mammary gland in the udder, typically due to bacterial infection via a damaged teat
Mastitis
How much milk fat is taken out of whole milk during homogenization?
None
Milkfat- 4.62%
Milk Yield- 16,306 lbs./ year
Jersey
While Oregon ranks where in the nation for total milk production
19th
Originated from the Isle of Jersey. Most tolerant to heat, great udder attachment
Jersey
clumps of protein and other milk components that are formed during the cheese making process
Curd
How many cups of milk is recommended daily?
3 cups
Milk Fat- 4.4%
Milk Yield- 14,667 lbs./ year
Guernsey
Milk has been the official beverage of Oregon since what year?
1997
Originated in Northeastern England. Dual Purpose Animal, Most versatile of all breeds.
Milking Shorthorn
simple, effective method to kill harmful pathogens through heat treatment without affecting the taste or nutritional value of milk
Pasteurization
Why is organic milk different then other milks?
Its the same in every way besides what the cows that produce it eat. Organic diet
Milk Fat- 3.98%
Milk Yield- 19,385 lbs./ year
Brown swiss
Oregon dairy farms produce roughly how many pounds of milk annually?
2.6 billion
Originated in Switzerland. Produces milk well in hot climates.
Brown Swiss
the dominant protein (80%) in cow’s milk, it is vital to cheese making
Casein
How long does it take for milk from a cow to make it to a shelf?
2 days
Milkfat- 3.55%
Milk Yield- 16,098 lbs./year
Milking Shorthorn
Oregon has how many licensed, Grade A dairy farms.
228