Dairy Animals - Cow Sheep Goat! Flashcards
Describe an Ayreshire bovine. What Oregon cheese is made from it?
This red and white cow is originally from the County of Arye in Scotland.
Dunlop Ayrshire cheese, developed in the 1700s in Scotland is a soft, cheddar style.
Also Maia, a soft, natural-rinded cheese is made in Oregon. The largest numbers of registered Ayrshire cattle are found in the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
To date (March 2018), Briar Rose Creamery in Dundee, Oregon, owns the only herd of certified organic Ayrshire cows in the US!(http://www.briarrosecreamery.com/news-1/ayrshires)
Describe the unique aspects of Holsteins dairy cows.
These black and white cows are know for high volume milk production. The milk they produce is combination A1/A2 protein types. Their milk has lower milk fat than other cow breeds. This breed originated in the Netherlands some 2,000 years ago. For this breed, it’s all about milk production.
Describe a Jersey cow and can you name a cheese product made from Jersey milk?
Medium-sized, fawn-colored brown cows. Jersey cattle are very efficient grazing animals and can thrive is many different climates and geography types around the globe. Over time, milk from this breed is higher in butterfat and protein than higher volume producing breeds. Jersey’s are A2 protein milk producers. There are approximately 1.0 million Jersey’s in the US today. (Culture Magazine, “Farm Animal: Jersey Cows”, Nov. 23, 2015) Bellweather Farms uses only Jersey milk to produce it’s award-winning ricotta and crème fraiche.
What is unique about the protein structure for the Guernsey cow. What is special about it’s milk? Can you name a producer or cheese made from Guernsey milk?
This bovine is famous for the “golden” color of their milk, which happens because they have a high concentration of butterfat and protein. It’s also because of a high concentration of beta-carotene, the pigment that gives carrots their orange color; the body converts this substance to Vitamin A. Guernsey cattle have fawn and white hide markings. Guernsey’s produce 80% A2 milk.
Wisconsin cheese producer, Carr Valley, makes their Bread Cheese line from Guernsey milk. They also make a Guernsey Cheddar.
French cheese Port Salut is also 100% Guernsey, a mild washed rind style cheese.
Describe the Brown Swiss milk and name some famous cheeses made from it.
These silver to light brown-colored cows, and one of the largest dairy breeds, was imported in the 1800s from Switzerland. Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa presently boast the largest Brown Swiss populations in the U.S., but they can be found all over the country. The Cheese called Ski Queen, a gjetost.
What breeds of A-2 casein milk cows are used at Cascadia Creamery in Trout Lake, WA?
Jersey, Dutch Belted, and Friesian.
What type of sheep’s milk is used to produce Roquefort?
Lacaune, a French breed.
What is the most common sheep breed for cheesemaking in the U.S.?
East Friesian, originating in northern Germany.
How many pounds of sheep’s milk does it take to make 1 pound of cheese?
Four, compared to cow’s milk, which takes 8-10 pounds to make a 1 pound wheel.
What breed of sheep makes Manchego?
Manchega.
What breed of sheep makes Zamorano?
Churra. Their milk is highly prized.
Name four or five dairy goat types.
Nubian, Nigerian Dwarf, Alpine, Saanen, LaMancha,
