Dairy Cattle (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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Which dairy breed produces the highest milk volumes worldwide?
Which dairy breed produces the highest milk volumes worldwide?
Holstein Friesian
What is the main advantage of Jersey cattle milk?
What is the main advantage of Jersey cattle milk?
Very high solid content (fat & protein)
What term describes a young female cow that has not yet had a calf?
What term describes a young female cow that has not yet had a calf?
Heifer
What percentage of cow's milk is water?
What percentage of cow's milk is water?
87.8%
Which hormone is essential for the milk let-down process during milking?
Which hormone is essential for the milk let-down process during milking?
Oxytocin
How long is the gestation period for a dairy cow?
How long is the gestation period for a dairy cow?
283 days
When does a dairy cow typically reach peak milk yield after calving?
When does a dairy cow typically reach peak milk yield after calving?
70 days
What is the TBC (Total Bacterial Count) standard for milk quality?
What is the TBC (Total Bacterial Count) standard for milk quality?
Under 100,000 per ml
How quickly must milk be cooled after milking?
How quickly must milk be cooled after milking?
30 mins to 4°C
In the A+B-C milk pricing system, what does 'A' represent?
In the A+B-C milk pricing system, what does 'A' represent?
Protein content
Which breed produces the highest milk volumes of any dairy breed?
Which breed produces the highest milk volumes of any dairy breed?
Holstein Friesian
What is a key advantage of Jersey cattle compared to Holstein Friesians?
What is a key advantage of Jersey cattle compared to Holstein Friesians?
Very high solid content in milk
What is a heifer?
What is a heifer?
A young female that has not yet calved
How long is the oestrous cycle in dairy cattle?
How long is the oestrous cycle in dairy cattle?
21 days
When should AI typically be carried out after heat detection?
When should AI typically be carried out after heat detection?
12-18 hours after heat detection
What is the gestation period for dairy cattle?
What is the gestation period for dairy cattle?
283 days
How long does lactation last in a dairy cow?
How long does lactation last in a dairy cow?
305 days
Which hormone is released to trigger milk let-down during milking?
Which hormone is released to trigger milk let-down during milking?
Oxytocin
When does calving occur in the Irish spring-calving system?
When does calving occur in the Irish spring-calving system?
February-April
In the A+B-C pricing system, what does 'A' represent?
In the A+B-C pricing system, what does 'A' represent?
Protein