Ag Science - Dairy

Which of the following is not a dairy breed?

• Ayrshire
• Brown Swiss
• Angus
• Holstein

Whole milk has ______percent milk fat content.

• .5
• 2
• 3
• 3.25

What term is used in the dairy industry when a cow is no longer producing milk?

• Old Cow
• Dry Cow
• Young Cow
• Bull

The “first” milk produced by a dairy cow, that is rich in nutrients is called____________.

• Fresh milk
• Dry milk
• Colostrum
• Good milk

What is the purpose of pasteurization in the dairy industry?

• To keep the milk fat from separating from the rest of the skim milk
• To help kill the bad bacteria that may be in milk and help extend the shelf life of milk
• To provide consistency with the different types of milk that are sold

What is the name of a female Dairy Cow?

• Steer

• Bull

• Heifer

• Sow

High levels of somatic cells in milk cause which of the following?

• lower quality

• increased fat content

• lack of acid

• added calcium

• Jersey

• Milking Shorthorn

• Chianina

• Maine Anjou

• Angus

• Jersey

• Shorthorn

• Holstein

• Simmental

• Ayrshire

• Holstein

• Brahman