uk dairy production Flashcards
What is the rank of the UK in global milk production?
11th largest milk producer in the world
What percentage of total agricultural output does milk account for in the UK as of 2020?
16.4%
What is the market value of UK milk in 2020?
£4.4 billion
What was the liquid milk consumption in the UK in 2000 (in million litres)?
6,793 million litres
What was the change in liquid milk consumption from 2000 to 2020?
-7.9%
Which country is the largest milk producer in the world?
India
What was the milk production of the USA in million tonnes?
99.16 million tonnes
What was the number of registered dairy production holdings in the UK in June 2020?
40,000
By what percentage has the number of dairy producers in the UK reduced?
67%
What is the average dairy herd size in the UK from 2008 to 2018?
148
Which breed is the most popular in the UK dairy industry?
Holstein-Friesian
What is the purpose of artificial insemination (AI) in dairy farming?
To initiate milk production by breeding
What must a cow do to initiate milk production?
Produce a calf
What is the typical duration of oestrus (heat) detection in cows?
15 hours every 20-21 days
What is the importance of colostrum for calves?
Absorbs antibodies (IgG) via the small intestine
What is the maximum time a calf should receive colostrum after birth?
24 hours
Name one type of milking parlour.
Herringbone
What is the aim of the lactation/breeding cycle?
305 day calving interval
What is the role of oxytocin in the milking process?
Important for milk let-down
What does condition scoring measure in dairy cows?
Body fat and health
What factors affect milk yield?
- Breed
- Age
- Season
- Nutrition
- Condition score at calving
- Milking frequency
What is the UK average farm-gate milk price in December 2023?
37.83 ppl
What is the primary composition of milk?
- Water/whey (88%)
- Solids/curds (12%)
Fill in the blank: Milk consists of _____ % fat.
> 3.5%
What is one feeding system used in dairy farming?
Total mixed ration (TMR)
How much dry matter does a cow produce in milk compared to her body?
5x as much
How much water does a cow drink per day?
60 L
What is the gestation period for cows?
283 days
