The Dairy Industry
Breeds
Lactation
Reproduction
Facilities
Moo-stery
100
Who is the largest producer of dairy and dairy products in the world?
The United States
100
Identify this breed
Milking Shorthorn
100
What must happen to cause an animal to begin lactation/milk production?
They must calve
100
What does open mean?
Not pregnant
100
What is a stanchion barn?
A barn where an animal is tied to its stall
100
What is pasteurization?
Heating milk to a specific temperature for a specific time to kill harmful microorganisms
200
The number of dairy farms is __________________, While herd size is _________________
Decreasing, Increasing
200
Identify this breed.
Ayrshire
200
How long is a cow's dry period?
60 days
200
What is the male parent called?
Sire
200
What is the room where cattle go to be milked called?
The Milking Parlor
200
Which breed is best for cheese making due to high protein content?
Brown Swiss
300
Total milk production has __________________ over the past 100 years.
Increased
300
Which breed is the top producer of milk?
Holstein
300
What day does milk production peak?
Day 40
300
Define fertilization.
When a sperm and egg fuse together to form a gamete
300
What are the areas where cattle are fed from called?
Bunks
300
What is the site of fertilization?
Oviduct
400
What is the term for farms getting larger as the number of farms goes down?
Consolidation
400
Which breed has the highest butterfat content?
Jersey
400
Which hormone stimulates milk letdown?
Oxytocin
400
What are 3 signs of estrus?
Standing to be mounted
Mounting other cows
Bellowing
Restlessness
Decreased appetite
Reduced milk yield
400
What are the 3 types of milking parlors?
Herringbone, Side Opening, Rotary
400
What is the pathway of milk from the alveoli to the teat?
Alveoli/Lobe
Duct
Gland Cistern
Teat Cistern
Teat
500
Which state is the top dairy producer in the US?
California
500
Which breed produces golden milk? AND why is it a golden color?
Guernsey - high beta-carotene content
500
Which 2 hormones are involved in milk production?
BST and Prolactin
500
What are the 3 ways that dairy cattle can reproduce?
Natural Service
Artificial Insemination
Embryo Transfer
500
How is a pack style barn different from a free stall barn?
Free stall has stalls and concrete floors and pack style has no stalls or concrete just deep bedding in an open room
500
What are the 6 nutrient categories?
Water
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals