Exam 3 Flashcards
(48 cards)
Define ‘Calf’ in the dairy cattle industry.
A young male or female dairy animal.
What is a ‘Cow’ in the dairy cattle industry?
A mature female bovine bred for milk production.
Define ‘Heifer’.
A female dairy animal that has not yet given birth to a calf.
What is a ‘Dairy Steer’?
A castrated male dairy animal.
What are ‘Replacement Heifers’?
Female dairy animals raised to potentially replace cows in the milking herd.
Define ‘Dry Cow’.
A cow that is not lactating, typically during the period before freshening.
What is a ‘Fresh Cow’?
A cow that has recently given birth.
Define ‘Bull’ in the dairy industry.
An adult male dairy animal.
What does ‘Dam’ refer to?
The mother of a calf.
What is a ‘Sire’?
The father of a calf.
Name a major dairy breed from Scotland.
Ayrshire.
What is the average milk production of a Brown Swiss?
23,500 lbs - 3.98% fat.
Identify the origin and color of Guernsey cattle.
Guernsey Isle.
Red and white
What is the average weight of a Holstein?
1,500 lbs.
Name the major dairy breed that is black and white.
Holstein.
What is the average milk production of a Jersey?
20,500 lbs - 4.90% fat.
highest fat %
List the top three dairy producing states. What place is Michigan?
- California
- Wisconsin
- Idaho
Michigan is in top 10
What is the largest cost associated with producing milk?
Feed.
What is the average annual net income per Michigan dairy cow?
$350.00.
What is the average annual net return on investment for a Michigan dairy farm?
7%.
What does the ‘dry period’ signify in dairy cow biology?
Start of new lactation.
Fill in the blank: _______ has a great impact on the dairy industry.
Artificial insemination
What percentage of all dairy cows are bred by artificial insemination?
> 70%.
How often should a cow calve for economic reasons?
Every 13 months.
