Cow Flashcards
What is the scientific name for the domestic cow?
Bos taurus
True or False: Cows are herbivores.
True
What is the average lifespan of a cow?
15 to 20 years
Fill in the blank: A cow’s diet primarily consists of ______.
grass
What is the primary purpose of dairy cows?
To produce milk
Multiple Choice: What is the typical weight range for an adult cow? A) 200-400 lbs B) 800-1,600 lbs C) 2,000-3,000 lbs
B) 800-1,600 lbs
What term describes a female cow that has not had a calf?
Heifer
True or False: Cows have a four-chambered stomach.
True
What is the main protein found in cow milk?
Casein
Fill in the blank: Cows are raised for ______, milk, and leather.
meat
What is the process called when cows regurgitate and re-chew their food?
Rumination
Multiple Choice: Which breed of cow is most commonly used for beef production? A) Holstein B) Angus C) Jersey
B) Angus
What is the average gestation period for a cow?
Approximately 9 months
True or False: Cows can recognize individual humans.
True
What is the term for a male cow?
Bull
Fill in the blank: Cows communicate through ______, body language, and vocalizations.
scent
What is the primary agricultural product derived from cows?
Beef
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common dairy breed? A) Hereford B) Guernsey C) Charolais
B) Guernsey
What is the primary environmental concern associated with cattle farming?
Methane emissions
True or False: Cows are social animals that prefer to be in herds.
True
What is the term for the process of breeding cows to improve desirable traits?
Selective breeding
Fill in the blank: The average dairy cow produces about ______ gallons of milk per day.
6-7
What is the role of a cow’s rumen?
To ferment and break down fibrous plant material
Multiple Choice: What do you call the young offspring of a cow? A) Calf B) Foal C) Kid
A) Calf
