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Dairy Breeds

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which cow is the Holstein?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Jersey

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Guernsey

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Milking Shorthorn

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Milking Shorthorn

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Brown Swiss

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Ayrshire

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Holstein cattle.....

a)

originated in the Netherlands, Holland

b)

Are black and white (sometimes red and white)

c)

make up 90% of all dairy cattle in the USA.

d)

Are known for producing large quantities of milk

e)

have high milk fat content

9.

Jersey cattle

a)

small breed with yellowish/brown hair and black points

b)

Originated in England

c)

Originated in New Jersey

d)

Are known for high butter fat content

10.

Brown Swiss cattle.....

a)

vary in color from silver to dark brown and are large with large ears.

b)

deal for making cheese because of its high protein-to-fat ratio

c)

originated in Switzerland

d)

are not docile

11.

Guernsey cattle....

a)

are from England

b)

 are fawn to golden in color, and often has white legs and white areas on her body.

c)

unique producer of rich, golden-colored milk, she was given the title “Golden Guernsey.”

d)

small breed

e)

are the most temperamental

12.

Ayrshire cattle....

a)

Rusty-red and white in color

b)

Brought to American from Scotland in the 1800's

c)

adaptable to their environments with lots of vigor

d)

are known as the second most popular dairy breed

e)

prone to be the most aggressive dairy breed

13.

Milking Shorthorn cattle....

a)

Originated in America

b)

Originated in England

c)

white and roan (red or brown mixed with white) in color, but also can be predominantly red with some white markings

d)

dual purpose breed that can be used for milk or beef production.