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Dairy Science Milking Systems and Barns

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which milking system exposes most of the dairy cow's body, making it easier to practice individual cow care?

a)

Herringbone

b)

Parallel

c)

Rotary

d)

Tandem

2.

When determining a milking system, which is the least factor to consider?

a)

Cow grouping strategy

b)

Desired milk routine

c)

Number of cows

d)

Work environment of operators

3.

Which type of dairy barn does not allow cows to move about freely?

a)

Drylot Housing

b)

Freestall Barn

c)

Rotational Grazing

d)

Tiestall Barn

4.

A drawback to rotational grazing is

a)

Cost

b)

Extreme weather protection

c)

Labor intensive

d)

Manure management

5.

What is a common bedding used in freestall barns?

a)

Hay

b)

Newspaper

c)

Sand

d)

Straw

6.

Drylot Housing is a lot more common in what part of the United States?

a)

East

b)

Midwest

c)

Northwest

d)

Southwest

7.

All of these milking systems normally have two entrance lanes EXCEPT

a)

Herringbone

b)

Parallel

c)

Robotic

d)

Tandem

8.

What is the recommended maximum number of dairy cows per robotic milker on a dairy farm?

a)

25 cows

b)

50 cows

c)

75 cows

d)

100 cows

9.

(True or False) A Robotic Milking Unit is perfect for a large dairy operation due to the minimal need for manual labor.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A system where dairy cattle are in subdivided pastures and are regularly rotated to different fields is called

a)

Compost Bedded Pack

b)

Drylot Housing

c)

Freestall

d)

Rotational Grazing

11.

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

a)

Composted Pack Barn

b)

Drylot Housing

c)

Freestall Barn

d)

Tiestall Barn

12.

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

a)

Composted Pack Barn

b)

Drylot Housing

c)

Freestall Barn

d)

Tiestall Barn

13.

Which is NOT a type of milking parlor?

a)

Composted Pack

b)

Herringbone

c)

Parallel

d)

Rotary

14.

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

a)

Herringbone

b)

Robotic

c)

Rotary

d)

Tandem

15.

Which milking system requires less walking by the operator?

a)

Herringbone

b)

Parallel

c)

Tandem

16.

What are major factors that should be considered when a dairy producer is building a new facility or purchasing a farm?

a)

Budget

b)

Main Goals of the Farm

c)

Number of Cows

d)

All of the Above

17.

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

a)

Herringbone

b)

Robotic

c)

Rotary

d)

Tandem

18.

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

a)

Composted Pack Barn

b)

Drylot Housing

c)

Rotational Grazing

d)

Tiestall Barn

19.

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

a)

Herringbone

b)

Parallel

c)

Robotic

d)

Rotary

20.

A type of barn that allows each cow a designated stall and gives her access to water and feed in front of her is called

a)

Compost Bedded Pack

b)

Drylot Housing

c)

Freestall

d)

Tiestall