Worksheets#AgSci Milk Composition, Milk Production and the dairy Ind
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following is not a component of milk
Butterfat
Protein
Water
Cellulose
SNF stands for
(a)
A cows udder is an
Exocrine Gland
Endocrine Gland
What tissue produces milk
Teat
Alveoli
Udder
Medial Suspensory Ligament
What hormone is responsible for initiating milk release
(a)
How soon after stimulation should the milking clusters be attached
60-90 seconds
10-20 seconds
30 minutes
1 minute
Disruption of normal milking routine will cause release of the hormone
Oxytocin
Oestrogen
Adrenaline
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
The teats are dipped/sprayed after milking because
The teat canal stays open for a while
They need to be closed off
The milk won’t stop coming
The first milk produced by the cow is called
(a)
Peak yield after calving is between
1-2 weeks
6-8 weeks
9-11 weeks
4-6 weeks
When a cow is not producing milk for two months of the year they are referred to as
Culled
Low yield
Dried off
Select three: Dry cow treatment is important because
It gives the udder time to repair
Allows the body time to prepare for calving
Allows for more nutrients to be used for growth of the calf
It prevents grass tetany
Mastitis is a (a) infection
Select three: Factors that affect milk yield
Breed
Drying Off
Frequency of milking
Number of calves born
A + B - C is the formula used to calculate milk price. What does the A stand for
(a)
Creamery Milk pays for
Quality
Quantity
Colour
Flavour
Liquid milk production is carried out
All year round
No milk in Dec/Jan
No milk in Summer
TBC stands for
(a)
Select Three: Milk will be tested for
Composition
Antibiotics
SCC
Flavour
Irregular milking times can affect
Fat percentage
Protein percentage
Mineral percentage
Lactose percentage
Name one grassland management technology
(a)
CAP consists of two pillars:
Income Support
Social and Environmental development support
Grass management support
Farm housing support
SDAS stands for
Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme
Standards in Dairy Assurance Scheme
Sustainable Dairy Additional Support
Having a high SCC value in milk will lead to a decrease in profit for the milk
True
False
