Dairy Cattle
Across
- 2. mature male capable of reproducing
- 4. beginning of leg structure
- 6. oldest breed of dairy cattle from Switzerland
- 8. part of the cow that can help swat away biting insects
- 9. dairy judging is important from the standpoint of the _______ of the industry
- 11. mix of colored and white hairs
- 12. amount of fat in milk
- 15. originally a dual-purpose breed which is often roan colored
- 16. term for a young female that has not yet had a calf
- 17. the number of dairy cows in Missouri has done this over time
- 18. unique structure that rotates as the cows are milked
- 21. "barrel" portion of dairy cow digestive tract that acts as a fermentation vat
Down
- 1. breed which is fawn colored and gives golden milk
- 3. most efficient dairy cattle breed which is small and has milk highest in protein/fat
- 5. this black and white breed is the most numerous in the US
- 7. Holstein breed variation due to recessive traits
- 10. these are part of the skeletal system and support a dairy animal's mobility
- 13. Scottish breed known for its vigor
- 14. when judging dairy cattle, you must view them from all ________
- 19. most important part of the dairy cow when milk production is considered
- 20. color meaning orange/brownish