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 milking intervals affect butterfat content?
How do longer milking intervals affect butterfat content?
Decrease butterfat levels
What is the maximum Total Bacterial Count (TBC) allowed per ml of milk?
What is the maximum Total Bacterial Count (TBC) allowed per ml of milk?
100,000 bacteria
At what temperature is milk heated during pasteurisation?
At what temperature is milk heated during pasteurisation?
72°C for 25 seconds
In the ABC pricing system, what does 'C' represent?
In the ABC pricing system, what does 'C' represent?
Processing charge
Which hormone causes milk let down in dairy cows?
Which hormone causes milk let down in dairy cows?
Oxytocin
How many days does the gestation period last in dairy cows?
How many days does the gestation period last in dairy cows?
283 days
Using the AM/PM rule, when should a cow showing heat in the morning be inseminated?
Using the AM/PM rule, when should a cow showing heat in the morning be inseminated?
That evening
Using the formula, what is the estimated total yield if peak yield is 30 litres per day?
Using the formula, what is the estimated total yield if peak yield is 30 litres per day?
6,000 litres
What is the protein content percentage in colostrum compared to regular milk?
What is the protein content percentage in colostrum compared to regular milk?
15.2% vs 3.2%