Dairy Production
A dairy cow must be __________ in order to produce milk.
Pregnant
Term that describes a young female bovine
Heifer
Doe
Birds that are produced for meat are called what?
Broilers
What is a mature female pig called?
Sow
Meat from a calf that is 90 days old or less is called what?
Veal
A group of animals of the same species with similar physical characteristics is a___________.
Breed
Mutton
What is a male chicken called?
Rooster
What is the gestation period of a pig?
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
What hormone must be present in a dairy cow's system in order for milk to be let down?
Oxytocin
What are calves raised on a Purebred operation usually used for?
Breeding
What is the number one use of horses today?
Pleasure ownership
The frequency at which a hen will lay an egg
1 egg per 26 hours
What is the first phase of the swine industry?
If milk has been "pasteurized" what does that mean?
Germs and other organisms killed
Which phase controls the price of beef in the grocery store?
Packing plant/Slaughterhouse
Grind down the sharp edges
What time of year will hens lay eggs less frequently?
230-260
What does raw milk, aka milk that has not been homogenized, do if left in the fridge overnight?
Separates into cream and liquid portions
What are the four phases of the beef industry?
Purebred, Cow/Calf, Feedlot, Slaughter
What is the unit of measurement for horses, and how many inches does it equal?
Hands, 4 inches
The gestation length of a chicken within the egg
21-23 days
What are the four phases of the swine industry?
Farrowing, Nursery, Finishing, Slaughter