The Dairy Cycle

Question 1

What do we call Phase 1 of the Dairy Cycle

Answer 1

Freshening (First 10-12 weeks)

Question 2

What is the status of milk production at the end of phase 1 of the Dairy Cycle?

Answer 2

Ends at Peak Production

Question 3

What are the weeks of Phase 2 of the Dairy Cycle?

Answer 3

Weeks 12-24
PEAK MILK PRODUCTION

Question 4

What is the goal of Phase 2 of the Dairy Cycle?

Answer 4

Maintain PEAK MILK PRODUCTION levels for as long as possible $$$$$$$$

Question 5

A cow will produce ___________gallons or
____________ pounds of milk per year.

Answer 5

2,000 Gallons
19,000 Pounds

Question 6

Goats produce __________ gallons of milk per day

Answer 6

1 - 2 gallons per day

Question 7

Most dairy farmers will divide herds into groups that will ____________ around the same time which spreads out income and resources throughout the year.

Answer 7

Freshen

Question 8

4 Parts of a milking unit

Answer 8

1. Teat Cup Assembly
2. Claw
3. Connecting Air
4. Milk Tubes

Question 9

What is the purpose of a post dip after milking?

Answer 9

Keeps teats soft and has a germicidal effect
teat orifice closes over 1 to 2 hours

Question 10

What cows should be milked separately? 3

Answer 10

Sick, mastitis, and newly freshened