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The Dairy Industry Questions
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1. How many pounds of milk does the average dairy cow produce in one day?

2. An animal of mixed breeding or whose lineage is unknown is called

3. offspring of parents of different breeds

4. Name the feed stuff that makes up 50% of all dairy rations

5. About how often does a female bovine go into heat?

6. A cow's ability to convert feed into milk is referred to as

7. This breed has the greatest average milk production of all breeds

8. At what age do most calves reach puberty?

9. the time the female will accept the male

10. offspring of parents of the same breed

11. The two seasons of the year when it is economically desirable to have the most cows milking is

12. How many pounds of manure does the average dairy cow produce in one day?

13. a male bovine that has been castrated after reaching sexual maturity

14. the term used to describe a baby bovine of either sex

15. The term for the father of an animal

16. A cow beginning milk production after calving is called

17. What is added to the ration to increase the protein level based on what is contained in the rest of the ration

18. a group of animals of common descent

19. As soon as a milking has been completed all equipment must undergo what process to limit bacterial growth and build up of solids in the milking system

20. Name four typical reasons a dairy cow is culled from a herd

21. Name three common methods for drying off a cow

22. What does a larger birth weight mean?

23. Scotland | Mahogany and White | 5% Milkfat

24. Which is the largest dairy breed

25. A cow not currently milking which remains out of the milking herd fro periods lasting around 40 - 60 days is a