FAIR Game
When is the Madison County Fair
June 16 - 19
Name three nutrients found in milk
Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Fat Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Riboflavin(B2), Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iodine, Sodium
What is the most common dairy cattle breed in the world
Holstein
Dairy Cattle have what type of digestive system
Ruminant
Vanilla
My dairy steer to needs weigh "how much" to make weight
1050 lbs and grade select -
How much does a gallon of milk weigh
8 lbs
Oldest Dairy Breed first imported to the United States in 1869.
Brown Swiss
Dairy steers need what type of diet to gain weight and have a high quality carcass.
high-energy, grain based diet
21 pounds (2.6 gallons)
When are fair entries due
June 6
If milk is 87% water, what give it the white color?
The fat and protein molecules reflet all light wavelengths making it appear white.
This breeds milk is perfect for ice cream because of the high butterfat levels.
Jersey
How much water will your steer drink in the summer?
25 - 30 gallons
What is the most popular type of cheese in the US
Cheddar
What is a showmanship class
Class where you are judged on how you exhbit your animal to the judge. How well you work as a team
Why is choclate milk good for you after you run or exercise?
It has carbohydrates, protein, and fluids.
This breed is known for being excellent grazers giving their milk high levels of beta carotene (a source of vitamin A) and a rich yellow color.
Guernsey
How many teeth do cows have to chew their cud
32
Which dairy product contains bacteria that are good for humans to eat?
Yogurt
Which way to do always walk in the showring?
Clockwise with your animal between you and the judge
What is A2A2 milk
Milk that contains only the A2 beta-casein protein. It is beleived that A2A2 milk is easier to digest than regular milk, especially for those who are lactose intolerant
Which state imported the first dairy cow into the USA?
Virgnina -Jamestown, 1611
How much undigested food does a cow expell as manure a day
65 - 100 lbs
What milk by-product is often used in protein drinks, protein bars, etc...
Whey