Introduction to Dairy Science

Which of the following best describes Dairy Science?

• A.The growing of dairy animals

  B

• .Breeding to replenish herds with favorable genetics

• C.Making products from the milk

• D.The application of scientific principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products.

Which of the following animal cannot be used for dairy production?

• A. Dog

• B. Ostrich

• C. Goat

• D. Whale

What percentage of milk is water?

• A. 50%

• B. 70%

• C. 88%

• D. 30%

Lactose is:

• A. A protein found in milk

• B. A sugar found in milk

• C. A disease that affects some individuals

• D. An enzyme found in the small intestine of milk drinkers

Cattle were first domesticated for;

• A. Meat

• B. Milk

• C. Hide/Skin

• D. draft