FAST FACTS
How many dairy processing plants are in the state of Kansas?
7
What is the first step from getting milk from the cow to your kitchen?
1. Cows turn plants into milk
True or False:
butter is a dairy product?
True
What is a baby beef animal called?
a calf
What breed of cow is the one with black and white spots?
approximately 240 dairy farms
Milking is the third step in the farm to table process... for how long is are cows milked?
2 or 3 times a day, for 5- 10 minutes
True or False:
the dairy fat in cheese helps prevent cavities.
True
What is a the correct definition for a cow?
a female beef animal that HAS had a baby
Jersey cows are what color?
light to dark brown
How many gallons of milk does the average dairy cow produce in ONE year?
2,755 gallons per year
What is step number 4 in the farm to table process?
4. Transportation
Name 5 dairy products.
butter, cheese, ice cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, cream cheese, whipping cream
a heifer
What are the two most popular dairy cattle breeds?
Holstein and Jersey
How many gallons of milk is produced in Kansas?
4 BILLION pounds
In step 5, the milk is heated to kill any germs or bacteria... what is this called?
Pasteurization
True or False:
Chocolate milk comes from brown cows?
FALSE
What is pasteurization?
the heating of the milk to kill any germs or bacteria
How many major dairy breeds are there?
5
$1,393 (in 2020)
How long does it take for one bottle of milk to get from the cow to your table?
only 2 days
Is milk a good source of calcium?
yes, very good source
What kind of animal are cows?
ruminant
Name one of the 5 major dairy breeds.
1. Holstein
2. Jersey
3. Brown Swiss
4. Ayrshire
5. Guernsey