Dairy Cows Quiz

What are the four groups of cattle in a dairy herd?

• Cows, Bulls, Heifers, Calves

• Cows, Bulls, Steers, Calves

• Cows, Bulls, Heifers, Steers

• Cows, Bulls, Calves, Steers

Which group makes up the majority of a dairy herd?

• Cows

• Bulls

• Heifers

• Calves

What is the purpose of bulls in a dairy herd?

• To give birth to calves

• To produce milk

• To inseminate cows

• To raise heifers

What happens to male calves in a dairy farm?

• They are sold for veal production

• They become breeding bulls

• They are raised to become cows

• They are sold as pets

Where did Holstein cows originally come from?

• Australia

• North America

• Northern Europe

• South America

What is the most popular breed of dairy cow in Australia?

• Holstein

• Jersey

• Aussie Red

• Illawarra

How much milk can a Holstein cow produce in a year?

• 1000 litres

• 5000 litres

• 10,000 litres

• 20,000 litres

How tall can a Holstein cow stand?

• Less than 1 meter

• 1-1.5 meters

• 1.5-2 meters

• More than 2 meters

Where did Jersey cows originally come from?

• Australia

• North America

• Jersey Island

• England

What is the second most common breed of dairy cow in Australia?

• Holstein

• Jersey

• Aussie Red

• Illawarra