Production
The highest production month for ice cream is ___
June
A milking machine applies a ____________ to the end of the teat to remove milk.
Vacuum
Milk that is used to make butter is class_______ milk under Federal Orders?
IV
The healthiest range for somatic cell counts is ______________.
0-200,000
The first milk produced after parturition is called
colostrum
It requires ___ pounds of milk to produce one pound of butter?
22
To remove fat from milking equipment an _____ is used
alkaline cleaner in hot water
When performing a California Mastitis Test (CMT) test milk from a normal quarter _______________.
flows freely without change in viscosity (does not thicken up or clump together)
Compared to a Holstein cow, the average Jersey cow produces ___________ on a per-gallon of milk
basis.
More fats and total milk solids
Milk with extra water added to it can be detected by checking the __________ of the sample.
freezing point
____ two states dominate the U.S chesse production?
Wisconsin and California
A primary cause of milkstone on equipment is due to _________________
Failure to use adequate detergent in dairies that have hard water
Milk used to make ice cream would be priced in a Federal Order class _______________.
II
The two main proteins in milk are ___ and ____?
Casein, Lactalbumin
An acceptable time/temperature combination for pasteurization of milk is _____________.
191 degrees F for 1 second
What were the top three states for milk production in 2025?
California, Wisconsin, and Idaho
What are the two most common tests for determining milk quality?
Somatic Cell Count and standard plate count
Average milk prices are the lowest in the ____?
spring
The hormone oxytocin is released by the ___________ gland. This release stimulates the mammary
gland.
Pitutary
There are four classes of milk under Federal Orders which provide for ___________________.
payment for milk accroding to it's end use
The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) specifies requirements for the production of Grade A raw milk for pasteurization and is recommended by the ______
Food and Drug Administration
To properly sanitize milk lines and equipment, water must be circulated in place (CIP) at a minimum temperature of ________ for least 5 minutes.
77 degrees C/ 170 degrees F
By regulation, milk from cows treated with antibiotics usually must be withheld for __________ hours.
48-72
Off-flavors in milk such as acid, high acid, or sour milk are caused by _______________.
Microorganisms
Milk sold through commercial outlets is certified to be from herd's free of __________________.
Tuberculosis (TB)