Cow FAQ'S
Cow FAQ's
To make a gallon of milk, a cow needs to drink how much water?
To make 9 gallons of milk a day, a cow must drink 18 gallons of fresh, clean water (2 gallons of water for every gallon of milk).
How much blood needs to pass through the udder to produce one gallon of milk?
500 gallons of blood need to pass through the udder to make one gallon of milk.
How long is a cow's gestation period, and how much does a calf weigh at birth?
The gestation period for a cow is the same as humans -- 9 months. A newborn calf weighs approximately80-100 pounds.
How many hours a day does a cow chew her cud?
A cow chews her cud from 6 to 8 hours each day.
How much milk do cows produce?
The average California cow produces 19,825 pounds of milk each year, more milk per cow than any any other state in the nation. That's 2,305 gallons of milk a year or about 8 gallons of milk every day of her milking period. That’s enough for 128 people to have a glass of milk every day!
What kinds of cows produce milk?
There are more than 800,000 cows producing milk in California. The large, black and white Holstein is the most common. Other breeds include Guernseys, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Ayrshires, and Milking Shorthorns.
What does a cow weigh?
When a Holstein cow is milking, she weighs between 1,100 and 1,500 pounds. A Jersey cow weighs between 700 and 1,000 pounds.
How can you tell cows apart?
A Holstein's spots are like a fingerprint or a snowflake. No two cows have exactly the same pattern of spots.
Can all cows make milk?
The cow must be a mother before she will produce milk. A newborn Holstein calf weighs about 100 pounds and can walk within one hour after birth!
What is a heifer?
A one year old female calf is called a heifer. She weighs between 450 and 500 pounds.
Why do some cows look like they have earrings?
Milk cows usually have their ears pierced with I.D. tags. Each cow has a different number that allows the dairy farmer to track her activities by computer. The cow's milk weight is recorded in the computer as well as any medicines she receives. Do you have pierced ears?
Do cows have special teeth for eating grass?
Cow's teeth are different from ours. On the top front, cows have a tough pad of skin instead of teeth. They have 8 incisors on the bottom front and 6 strong molars on the top and bottom of each side to grind their food. Cows have a total of 32 teeth.
How many stomachs does a cow have?
Some people say that a cow has four stomachs. Actually, a cow has one stomach with four compartments.
What's all this about chewing cud?
Ruminants regurgitate their food and chew cud. (Cows are ruminants.) It helps them get the most out of difficult-to-digest foods like grass. A cow spends a lot of time eating – up to 8 hours per day.
How many glasses of milk are produced each day by an average cow?
The average cow produces 90 glasses of milk a day.
Milk FAQ's
What temperature is milk as it leaves the cow, and it is quickly cooled to what temperature for storage?
Milk leaves the cow at 101 degrees Fahrenheit and is promptly cooled and stored at 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
What two ingredients of milk make it so healthy?
Two ingredients found in milk that make it so healthy: Calcium, a major nutrient for humans that is necessary for strong bones and teeth and Vitamin D, a nutrient required by humans to produce healthy bones.
How long does it take from the time milk leaves the cow until it reaches the grocery store?
It takes about 2 days for milk to go from the cow to the grocery store. At the grocery store, milk is kept refrigerated at 40 degrees or lower.
How did ice cream evolve, and when was the month of July designated as a time to honor America's favorite dessert?
Historians estimate that ice cream evolved sometime during the 16th century in Italy, perhaps from a recipe Marco Polo brought from the Orient. In 1984, Ronald Reagan designated July as a time to honor America's favorite dessert.
Why is milk so good for you?
Milk is rich in protein and calcium which help build the muscles you need to throw a ball or climb a tree.
Dairy is one of the five food groups in the official Food Guide Pyramid. Dairy includes milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese. An 8 ounce glass of milk provides a big percentage of your recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals:
17% protein29% calcium23% phosphorus23% riboflavin25% vitamin D15 % vitamin B-12
Who should drink milk?
Milk is good for everyone. If you’re between 1 and 12 years old, you should have 3 servings of milk dairy products every day. An 8 ounce glass or a cup of yogurt is a serving. Teenagers need even more and should have 4 or more servings of dairy foods each day. Adults should have 2 or more servings of dairy per day. Have you had your milk today?
Why is milk white?
Milk contains Casein. It's the milk protein that is rich in calcium and it is white. The cream in milk has some fat which is also white. Its presence in the milk makes the milk whiter. Low and non-fat milk has less cream and may appear less white.
Our eyes see white because some objects do not absorb very much light. They reflect the light. Objects that are blue, for instance, reflect only blue light and absorb the other colors of light in the spectrum. The molecules that make up Casein and creme reflect light. That's why milk is white.
Why is most milk homogenized, pasteurized and fortified?
Almost all milk is pasteurized, homogenized and fortified. Pasteurized milk has been treated with heat to kill any germs. Homogenized milks are mixed so the cream and water don’t separate. Milk is fortified with vitamin D (and vitamin A for lowfat and skim milk) to make it even more healthful. Everyone needs these vitamins, and since almost everyone drinks milk, its a great way for people to get them.
What's the difference between the different kinds of milk?
Whole Milk is 3.5% milkfat, which is why it tastes so delicious and has a rich, creamy texture. After babies stop drinking mother’s milk, they usually drink whole milk until they are at least two years old. The fatty acids in whole milk are important to the development of the brain and the nervous system.
2% Lowfat Milk has the benefits of less milkfat, but still tastes great. It is fortified with skim milk and has 10 grams of protein per cup. Two percent milk is almost as popular as whole milk.
1% Lowfat Milk is made by reducing the milkfat content even more. Like two percent milk, it is fortified with skim milk, making it vitamin and mineral rich. One percent milk is great for people on diets and women and girls who want a concentrated source of calcium in a delicious drink.
Skim Milk, also called nonfat milk, is one of the most nutrient-dense foods of all. It has as much fat as possible removed, less than ½ gram per serving, and 45% less calories than whole milk. Yet skim milk still supplies all of the nutrients of whole milk.
Buttermilk, despite its name, is typically made from nonfat or lowfat milk. It is a cultured sour milk made by adding certain organisms to sweet milk. It is very popular in cooking. How about some buttermilk biscuits or buttermilk pancakes or…
Chocolate Milk is milk plus cocoa and sweeteners. It is usually made from lowfat or nonfat milk. The chocolate doesn’t add any fat, just calories (about 60) and a little caffeine (about 5 mg per cup, the same amount in a cup of decaf coffee).
Acidophilus Milk is made by adding a live bacterial culture to milk after pasteurization. It is easier to digest for some people.
Do children after the age of two need whole milk?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents not feed fat-modified foods to children 1-2 years of age (Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, fourth edition, AAP, 1998), including 2%, 1% or fat-free milk. Children this age need foods with a high caloric density for growth.
After age of 2 years, the 1995 Dietary Guidelines recommend that children gradually adopt a diet that by about five years of age, contains no more than 30 percent of calories from fat. So between the years of 2 and 5 it is up to the child's parent and pediatrician what type of milk is best for that particular child, depending upon how well the child is eating and growing and which type of milk they prefer, rather than risk having them drink less or none at all.
According to the latest recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences, children ages 1-3 need 500 mg of calcium daily, or the equivalent of 3 small servings of milk (6 ounces of milk or yogurt or 1 ounce of cheese.) children 4-8 need 800 mg of calcium, or the equivalent of 3 servings of milk (8 ounces of milk or yogurt or 1 ½ ounces of cheese.)
Can I freeze milk?Milk can be frozen and thawed in the refrigerator or in cold water, however, it is not recommended since the quality of milk is affected. The milk protein is destabilized and particles may appear floating in the milk. A better solution is to purchase only the amount of milk you can use within a week.
How long after purchase will milk keep in the refrigerator?The shelf life of milk is affected by several factors including how the product was handled before it reaches the consumer. When stored at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and not left unrefrigerated for extended periods, it should last approximately 7 days past the sell-by date on the container.
What's the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance?Milk allergies are an abnormal response by the body to milk protein. Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to digest lactose, the sugar in milk. Allergies to milk are rare, while lactose intolerance is not.
A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body's immune system to ordinarily harmless foods or ingredients -- in this case, milk protein. An estimated 1-3% of infants and young children have milk allergy, but usually outgrow it by two or three years of age.
If milk allergy is suspected, consult a board-certified allergist for diagnosis. Those diagnosed with milk allergy should avoid consuming dairy foods, and should consult with a registered dietitian about how to get adequate calcium in the diet. Dairy food consumption can resume when and if the allergy is outgrown.
Lactose intolerance refers to the symptoms experienced by individuals who have low levels of the enzyme (lactase) necessary to break down lactose, or milk sugar. Some who have low levels of lactase are unaware of it and never experience any symptoms. It is most prevalent in African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Fewer Caucasians have a problem digesting milk sugar. Infants are born with high levels of lactase, enabling them to digest the lactose in human milk or formula.
Can I get enough calcium in my diet without dairy products?Yes, but it will be difficult. Dairy foods are the richest source of calcium and contribute 73% of the calcium in the U.S. food supply. Other foods contain smaller amounts of calcium and may contain components (such as phytates and oxalate) that reduce calcium absorption . For example, a person would need to eat 8 cups of spinach, 2 1/2 cups of broccoli, 7 cups of red beans, or 6 ounces of dry roasted almonds to get the amount of calcium absorbed from an 8 ounce glass of milk.
Is unpasteurized milk more nutritious than pasteurized milk?Since the turn of the century, raw milk has been pasteurized to destroy microorganisms that may enter milk accidentally from environmental and human sources. Nearly all milk marketed in the U.S. is pasteurized. Pasteurization has either no or practically no effect on milk's major nutrients such as protein, calcium and, riboflavin. A minimal reduction in some vitamins such as thiamin (B12), and C in pasteurized milk has been reported. It is still a good source of these vitamins. Some people feel that raw milk's nutrients are destroyed by pasteurization, but there is no scientific evidence that raw milk is more nutritious than pasteurized milk. The U.S. Department of Agriculture applies the same nutrient value to raw and pasteurized milk.
How long does milk last after the "sell-by" or "pull dates"?
The "sell-by" or "pull dates" indicate when the product should be withdrawn from retail sale. These dates are used by the industry to reflect the age of individual packages. Generally, the product will remain fresh and usable for a few days after the "pull date" or "sell-by-date.
Does chocolate milk have as much calcium as non-flavored white milk?
Yes, chocolate milk has an excellent nutritional profile providing significant amounts of high quality protein, calcium, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorous, Niacin equivalents, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and when added vitamin D, as well as several essential nutrients. The only difference is that chocolate milk usually has 60 more calories because of the sucrose and other nutrient sweeteners.
How much broccoli or turnip greens would I have to eat to meet the equivalent calcium intake of two servings of dairy products?
You would have to eat 2.5 cups of broccoli or 1 cup of turnip greens.
On average, how much soda do teenage girls drink?
Girls 12-19 in the U.S. consume an average of 650 cans a year. This works out to about 2 cans per day.
How many pounds of milk does it take to make 1 gallon of ice cream? How many pounds of milk does it take to make 1 pound of cheese?
It takes 12 pounds of milk to make 1 gallon of ice cream. It takes 10 pounds of milk to make 1 pound of cheese. (1 quart of milk weighs 2.15 pounds)
During which week of the year is the most pizza consumed?
Super Bowl Week
What is the number 1 cheese used on pizza?
Mozzarella. California produced over 612 million pounds of mozzarella cheese in 1998.
What makes Blue Cheese blue?
The mold Penicillium roqueforti is responsible for giving blue cheese its blue-green color and pungent aroma. This month's MooMilk recipes feature blue cheese.
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