Dairy Farming Overview (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Water % in milk
Water % in milk
87.5%
Max TBC per ml
Max TBC per ml
100,000 bacteria
Max SCC per ml
Max SCC per ml
400,000 cells
Pasteurisation temp & time
Pasteurisation temp & time
72°C for 25 seconds
Hormone for milk let down
Hormone for milk let down
Oxytocin
Lactation period (days)
Lactation period (days)
300-305 days
Gestation period (days)
Gestation period (days)
283 days
Dry period (days)
Dry period (days)
60-65 days
Formula: Total lactation yield from peak
Formula: Total lactation yield from peak
Colostrum protein % vs regular milk
Colostrum protein % vs regular milk
15.2% vs 3.2%