Dairy Cattle

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

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