Breeds
What's the most popular dairy breed?
Holstein
The only milk that can be sold for beverages is…(which type of grade)
Grade A
Has optimizing cow comfort proven to increase production?
Yes
What is the most important nutrient for cattle?
Water
What is biosecurity?
It's purpose is to prevent the introduction of pathogens and reduce the spread of pathogens. (an organism causing disease to its host)
Which breed of cattle produces golden milk?
Guernsey
Does pasteurization majorly affect the taste and nutritional value of the milk?
No
When a calf is born, it can be done anywhere, in any kind of environment. (True or False)
False
What is the cheapest protein for dairy cows?
Corn residue
What’s a step to ensure biosecurity on the farm?
Avoid exposure to germs, sanitize, keep good hygiene...
What breed of dairy cattle is characterized as a dual-purpose breed?
Milking Shorthorn
What heat treatment that kills enzymes and harmful bacteria in foods?
Pasteurization
Is it alright if the cow is injured during milking, even if it is not severe?
No
What happens to dairy cows after they stop producing milk?
Most are sent to slaughter after four or five years
What are common risk factors to biosecurity on a farm?
Water, feed, anything else entering the property...
Which breed of dairy cattle produces the sweetest milk?
Sahiwal
In milk production, breaking the fat up into small pieces is known as what?
Homogenization
Fresh cows don't have to be housed separately from other cows after calving
(True or False)
False
How do you keep a dairy cow producing milk?
It must give birth to one calf per year
What is external biosecurity?
External biosecurity refers to procedures and practices that reduce the transferring of pathogens from sources off of your farm. (procedures done going into the farm)
Name 5 dairy breeds.
Holstein Friesian, Jersey cattle, Ayrshire cattle, Brown Swiss cattle, Guernsey cattle, Dairy Shorthorn, Illawarra Shorthorn, Shorthorn, Norwegian Red, Sahiwal cattle, Normande, etc.
How many somatic cells per mL is considered quality, Grade A milk in the U.S.?
About 750,000 cells
What is the most common method of housing for newborn calves?
Calf hutches
How often do dairy cows need to be milked per day?
Two to three times per day.
What is internal biosecurity?
Internal biosecurity refers to procedures and practices on the farm to prevent transmission of pathogens in areas of your farm. (procedures done inside the farm)