Understanding Dairy Cattle Care

The virtual chat at College of the Ozarks introduces the Adopt a Cow program, featuring Farmer Lila, Farmer Ryan, and their calves. The session covers the program's educational benefits, updates on the calves' growth, and the importance of pedigree in dairy farming. The farmers discuss calf care, feeding routines, and answer audience questions. The chat concludes with an invitation to visit the farm.

What is the main focus of the Discover Dairy Program?

• Exploring dairy concepts through core subjects

• Teaching advanced mathematics

• Learning about ancient history

• Studying marine biology

Who are the farmers introduced in the video?

• Farmer Tom and Farmer Lucy

• Farmer Lila and Farmer Ryan

• Farmer John and Farmer Jane

• Farmer Mike and Farmer Sue

What is the significance of a cow's pedigree?

• It determines the cow's color

• It predicts the cow's lifespan

• It helps in marketing and understanding lineage

• It shows the cow's favorite food

What do the calves primarily eat as part of their growing ration?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Only grass

• 10 pounds of grain and grass hay

• Meat and dairy products

How do farmers identify individual cows on the farm?

• By their size

• Using ear tags with numbers

• Through their mooing sound

• By their unique spots

What is a sign that a cow might be unwell?

• Jumping around

• Droopy ears and lethargy

• Eating more than usual

• Making loud noises

At what age do the calves start producing milk?

• One year old

• Two years old

• Three years old

• Six months old

What is a typical activity for the calves during the day?

• Traveling to other farms

• Grazing and relaxing

• Attending classes

• Playing video games

What breed are the majority of dairy cows in the U.S.?

• Holstein

• Jersey

• Ayrshire

• Guernsey

What is a unique feature of Holstein cows?

• They are the smallest breed

• They have no spots

• They can be red instead of black

• They produce the least milk