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Dairy and Cattle Terms: Udder Anatomy, Milk Production, and Breeds, Quizzes of Animal Biology

Definitions for various terms related to dairy production and cattle farming, including anatomy of the udder, milk processing methods, and different cattle breeds. Understand the roles of alveoli, gland cistern, pasteurization, homogenization, and more.

Typology: Quizzes

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TERM 1
Udder
DEFINITION 1
the mammary gland of the cow
TERM 2
alveoli
DEFINITION 2
the structures in the udder that convert nutrients into milk
TERM 3
gland cistern
DEFINITION 3
the storage structure of the udder, just above each teat, that
collects milk from the large milk ducts.
TERM 4
pasteurization
DEFINITION 4
the process of heating milk to high temperatures to kill
bacteria
TERM 5
homogenization
DEFINITION 5
the process of breaking the fat globules found in milk into
smaller sizes so that the cream doesn't separate from the
milk.
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Udder

the mammary gland of the cow

TERM 2

alveoli

DEFINITION 2

the structures in the udder that convert nutrients into milk

TERM 3

gland cistern

DEFINITION 3

the storage structure of the udder, just above each teat, that

collects milk from the large milk ducts.

TERM 4

pasteurization

DEFINITION 4

the process of heating milk to high temperatures to kill

bacteria

TERM 5

homogenization

DEFINITION 5

the process of breaking the fat globules found in milk into

smaller sizes so that the cream doesn't separate from the

milk.

Grade A milk

milk produced under that strictest FDA sanitation regulations.

TERM 7

Grade B milk

DEFINITION 7

milk used in making cheese and other dairy products;

production standards are not as high.

TERM 8

fluid milk

DEFINITION 8

milk or milk products in liquid from intended for drinking

purposes.

TERM 9

somatic cells

DEFINITION 9

cells from the body such as white blood cells and cells from

the mammary tissue.

TERM 10

carotene

DEFINITION 10

natural yellow pigment found in milk fat, egg yolks, and

plants.

Hybrid vigor or

Heterosis

the improved characteristics of an animal produced by

breeding two different breeds of animal; the superior

characteristics of the offspring compared to its parents

TERM 17

commercial cattle

DEFINITION 17

cattle raised for the purpose of producing meat.

TERM 18

feedlot

DEFINITION 18

a type of farm in which cattle are grouped in lots and fed to

fatten them for harvest

TERM 19

finished cattle or fed cattle

DEFINITION 19

cattle raised to appropriate weight for harvest

TERM 20

cull

DEFINITION 20

to remove an undesirable animal

breed

a group of animals with similar traits and characteristics;

developed from the same bloodlines.

TERM 22

Bos taurus

DEFINITION 22

a species of beef cattle with European origins that thrive in

temperate regions

TERM 23

Bos

indicus

DEFINITION 23

a species of beef cattle originating in tropical areas which are

heat tolerant and disease and insect resistant; also know as

Zebu

TERM 24

pedigree

DEFINITION 24

a record of the breed lines that ensures the standard and

quality of the breed

TERM 25

disposition

DEFINITION 25

the manner in which the animal acts or behaves