Dairy Production
Dairy Stats
Dairy Breeds
Health and Anatomy
Dairy Products/Processing
100
How many gallons of water does a cow drink a day?
30-50 gallons
100
The top dairy producing state.
California
100
What dairy breed is known for its high percentage of milk fat?
Jersey
100
how many teeth do cows have?
32
100
The slightly sour liquid left over after butter has been churned. It is used in baking and consumed as a drink.
Buttermilk
200
Wat state produces the most milk?
California
200
How much does the average dairy cow weigh?
about 1,400lbs
200
What breed of dairy goat is this?
LaMancha
200
The average gestation period for a dairy cow is:
about nine months or 279 to 292 days
200
Milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized.
Raw Milk
300
What is the most common type of parlor in the United States?
herringbone parlor
300
Holstein Cattle make up more than what percent of the cows in the dairy industry?
90%
300
A dual-purpose breed. Developed in England, they are known for easy calving, hardiness, and versatility.
Milking Shorthorn
300
Inflammation of the mammary gland is called:
Mastitis
300
What does UHT stand for with respect to dairy product processing?
Ultra high temperature pasteurization
400
How many pounds of milk is needed to make one pound of cheese (on average)?
10 pounds
400
How many dairy cows does Florida have?
about 125,000
400
Name the 6 (or 7) dairy breeds
Holstein, red holstein, jersey, guernsey, milking shorthorn, brown swiss, ayrshire
400
How many teeth does a cow have?
32 and none in the top front of there mouth
400
What two sugars make up lactose?
Galactose and glucose
500
What is the major physical difference between goat and cow's milk?
Natural Homogenization in goats milk
500
Milk is cooled to what temperature within 30 minutes of the completion of milking?
38 degrees F
500
A dairy animal with no breed registration is classified as a ____ animal.
Grade animal
500
At what age does the calf generally have a fully developed rumen?
3 to 4 months (12 to 16 weeks)
500
What month is national dairy month?
June