Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 10 Large-Animal Production 537 18. A sweet, frozen food made from no less than 10% butterfat and made in a myriad of flavors. 19. The inflammation of the mammary glands which is usually caused by bacteria. Know and Understand Answer the following questions using the information provided in this lesson. 1. True or False? Less than 65% of dairies in the United States are family owned and operated. 2. What is the main commodity produced from dairy cattle? 3. List five common products made from milk. 4. When dairy cattle give birth, their calves _____. A. nurse until they reach 6–8 weeks of age B. stay and nurse for only a few hours C. are placed in a nursery with nursing cows D. None of the above. 5. Explain why dairy farmers commonly use artificial insemination to breed their cows. 6. Identify three reasons cows are culled from the dairy herd. 7. Explain why a cow’s teats are disinfected after milking. 8. Once the milk leaves the cow, it must be cooled to a temperature below _____ °F within a two-hour period. 9. List three ways in which you can help maintain herd health. 10. List three points of proper handling of dairy cows. Analyze and Apply 1. Convert pounds of milk to gallons of milk. 2. Convert gallons to glasses of milk. Thinking Critically 1. Milk is used to make many food products. Develop a list of common foods that have milk as a major ingredient. What percentage of your daily diet includes milk and dairy products? Approximately how many pounds of milk or dairy products do you consume in a day? In a month? In a year? 2. There are many different kinds of milk: whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, skim milk. With a partner, make a chart with the different kinds of milk, what they are used for, how much fat is in each type, and how much price difference there is between each type.