Dairy Farm
What is a group of cattle kept together called?
A herd
What is "milk fat"?
The fat content found in milk
How long does a cow's lactation period last?
10 months
In the 2023/24 season, NZ dairy companies processed
a) 20.5 billion litres of milk
b) 10.5 billion litres of milk
b) 15.5 billion litres of milk
a) 20.5 billion litres of milk
A cow has one stomach separated into compartments. How many compartments does a cow have in their stomach?
4
What are the two main types of milking parlour designs?
1. Herringbone
2. Rotary
What is a female cow called before having a calf?
Heifer
What is the peak lactation period for dairy cows?
The first 60 days after calving
How many dairy cows were there in the national NZ herd in 2023/24 season?
a) 3.8 million
b) 4.2 million
c) 4.7 million
b) 4.7 million
How many toes do cows have on each foot?
2
What is the average lifespan of a dairy cow in a commercial farm?
5-7 years?
What does "lactose" mean?
The sugar found in milk
How many litres of milk does an average dairy cow produce per day?
26-35 litres per day
How many dairy herds were there in NZ in the 23/24 season?
a) 10,485 herds
b) 5,932 herds
c) 8,677 herds
a) 10,485 herds
Where do cows sweat from?
Dairy farms generate significant amounts of manure. How much manure does a single cow produce in a day?
a) 19 kgs
b) 36 kgs
b) 47 kgs
b) 36 kgs
Explain the term "colostrum."
The first milk produced by cows after giving birth, rich in antibodies
What is the most popular cross breed in NZ renown for its record-high average days in milk?
Holstein Friesian/Jersey Crossbreed
What was the average herd size in NZ in 23/24 season?
a) 448
b) 386
c) 610
a) 448
How many litres of saliva does a dairy cow produce each day?
A dairy cow may produce up to 150 litres of saliva per day, depending on the diet it receives.
A chaff cutter is a mechanical device for cutting straw or hay into small pieces before being mixed together with other forage
Define "homogenization."
The process of breaking down fat molecules in milk so that they stay blended
What is the term for the time a cow is not lactating / producing milk?
Dry period - about 2 months of the year the cow is in this
What % of the national dairy cows are Holstein-Friesian/Jersey Crossbreed?
a) 45%
b) 55%
c) 60%
c) 60%
Big Bertha was a dairy cow who held two Guinness World Records. What were the two records she held?
a) Oldest cow - 49 years old!
and
b) most calves birthed in a lifetime - 39 calves!