Nutrition, Feeds, & Feeding
Plants that have a life cycle of more than two years.
Perennials
An inflammation of the udder, most caused by infecting microorganisms.
Mastitis
Cow's milk that contains only the A2 variant of beta-casein protein (A1 is the other variant)
A2 Milk
In 2024, what was the top country buying dairy products from the United States?
Mexico
Name 3 breeds of dairy goats.
Alpine
Guernsey
La Mancha
Nigerian Dwarf
Nubian
Oberhasli
Saanen
Sable
Toggenburg
What does mastication mean?
Chewing
Process through which milk is squeezed out of milk-producing tissue by the action of the hormone, oxytocin
Milk letdown
What is the primary protein found in milk?
Casein
Why are their different milk classes?
Describes how the milk is used by processor or in a marketing area
What is the normal temperature for a dairy goat?
101.5- 103.5
How much nitrogen do most proteins contain?
16%
A chemical solution used to kill bacteria on product contact surfaces.
Sanitizer
Lactose
In the world of milk marketing, what does the abbreviation WTO stand for?
World Trade Organization
How much fat is normally in the composition of goat's milk?
3.8%
What two categories can amino acids be classified as?
Essential or Nonessential
TRUE or FALSE: Cows milked three times a day will normally produce 8 to 15 percent more milk than cows milked twice a day.
TRUE
How many grams of fat can be found in skim milk?
0 grams
When is National Grilled Cheese Month?
April
How much of a mature goat's body does the rumen make up?
80%
What vitamin plays a role in the coagulation of blood?
Vitamin K
A large storage tank for cooling and storing milk at a cold temperature until it is transported to a processing plant; usually made of stainless steel.
Bulk Tankkkkk
How much milk fat does premium ice cream contain?
16%
What month is National Ice Cream Month?
Ice Cream Month
Name 2 factors affecting milk yield and composition.
Breed
Age
Body size & Weight
Udder size
Diet
Stage of lactation
Season
Length of dry period
Environmental temperature
Health
Genetics