Unit 1: Introduction to Dairy Course Exam Key

Which of the following statements is true?

• The number of dairy farms and number of dairy cows in the United States has increased.

• The number of dairy cows and the average herd size of dairy farms in the United States has increased.

• The number of dairy farms in the United States has decreased while the average herd size on U.S. dairy farms has increased.

• The number of dairy farms in the United States has increased while the average herd size on U.S. dairy farms has decreased.

To bring goods into a country from abroad for sale is called

• Economy

• Export

• Import

• Regions

In 1937, this month was named National Milk Month to promote drinking milk.

• January

• June

• July

• October

The Dairy Act of 1983 required a mandatory charge of how much per hundredweight on all milk in the U.S.?

• 1 cent

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 15 cents

Dairyman Dave wants to milk at least 1,000 Holstein cows and relocate his herd to Arizona. Which type of milking system is best?

• Herringbone

• Parallel

• Robotic

• Rotary

Farmer Frankie thinks cow comfort of his 139 Brown Swiss is most important for happy cows. Which type of barn is best?

• Composted Pack Barn

• Drylot Housing

• Freestall Barn

• Tiestall Barn

Producer Pattie milks 49 Guernseys and doesn’t want to spend a lot of time in barn. Which type of milking system is best?

• Herringbone

• Robotic

• Rotary

• Tandem

What makes Guernsey milk golden in color?

• Vitamin A

• Beta Carotene

• Calcium

• Niacin

Which breed of dairy cow would you own if you received a $0.20 bonus per hundredweight of milk for milk fat over 4.5%?

• Ayrshire

• Brown Swiss

• Holstein

• Jersey

Which breed of dairy cow would you own if you wanted to yield high volumes of milk?

• Guernsey

• Holstein

• Jersey

• Milking Shorthorn