Dairy Farming Overview (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is the typical water content in milk?
What is the typical water content in milk?
87.5%
How do longer intervals between milkings affect butterfat content?
How do longer intervals between milkings affect butterfat content?
Result in lower butterfat content
What is the maximum permitted Total Bacterial Count (TBC) per ml of milk?
What is the maximum permitted Total Bacterial Count (TBC) per ml of milk?
100,000 bacteria
At what temperature is milk heated during pasteurisation?
At what temperature is milk heated during pasteurisation?
Which hormone causes milk let down when released from the pituitary gland?
Which hormone causes milk let down when released from the pituitary gland?
Oxytocin
How long does the gestation period last in dairy cows?
How long does the gestation period last in dairy cows?
283 days
Around which day does the lactation curve peak?
Around which day does the lactation curve peak?
Day 75
According to the AM/PM rule, when should a cow showing heat in the morning be inseminated?
According to the AM/PM rule, when should a cow showing heat in the morning be inseminated?
In the evening
What is the protein content of colostrum compared to regular milk?
What is the protein content of colostrum compared to regular milk?
15.2% vs 3.2%
What is the target weight for calves at weaning (6-8 weeks)?
What is the target weight for calves at weaning (6-8 weeks)?
80kg (double birth weight)