Milk
What is 1 type of dairy product that is made from milk?
Butter, cheese, yogurt, icecream
What is cheese made out of?
Milk
How did they milk a dairy cow during the 1500s?
By hand
Is there only 1 dairy cow breed?
No, there are 7!
Is chocolate milk made from brown cows?
No! It is actually made from cocoa powder and sugar.
What part of the cow do we get the milk from?
The udder
What is the bright orange cheese called?
Cheddar cheese
How was milk delivered to homes in the early 1900s?
A milkman delivered glass bottles to people's doors
What is the cow that is brown?
Jersey
What is the place where cows get milked?
A parlor
Why is milk considered a healthy drink?
It has lots of important nutrients for our bodys
What process turns milk into cheese?
Curdling
Why did people start milking dairy cows?
They were starved and didn't have a lot of nutrients within their body so they discovered milk which helped them survive.
What is the top most common dairy cow?
A holstein
Are dairy cows allowed to graze freely in the pasture?
Yes! But only when weather is good.
What is the milk that had the fat removed?
Skim milk
Why do we add salt to cheese?
It adds flavor and helps preserve the cheese
How did the early settlers "pasteurize" or "clean" the milk?
*reminder they didn't use technology
Dumping the milk through a cloth into a jar or storage container to keep it fresh every day!
What cow has black and white spots?
A holstein cow
How often are dairy cows milked?
Typically milked 2-3 times per day and each milk lasts for 10 minutes
Why is milk pasteurized?
To kill harmful bacteria, parasites, and other germs that may be present in raw milk. Helps make the milk safe for us to drink!
What ingredient is added to milk to help it form curds?
Rennet or an acid like lemon juice
Europe
Why do farmers choose different dairy breeds?
Each breed produces different amounts and types of milk
How many stomachs does a cow have?
4 compartments in ONE stomach