Dairy science

Dairy science

The scientific study of dairy and related disciplines including biochemistry, breeding, economics, engineering, environment, food science, genetics, microbiology, nutrition, pathology, physiology, processing, public health quality assurance, sanitation, microbiology and bacteriology.

Industry: Agriculture

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Maternity barn

Agriculture; Dairy science

A special needs facility where cows can be closely monitored during the period immediately before and after they give birth.

Liner

Agriculture; Dairy science

A flexible sleeve in the milking teat cup or rigid-walled liner holder. Responsible for massaging the teat end and intermittently cutting vacuum at the teat end during milking. Also called an ...

Legume

Agriculture; Dairy science

Any of thousands of plant species that have seed pods that split along both sides when ripe. Some of the more common legumes used for human consumption are beans, lentils, peanuts, peas, and ...

Loose housing

Agriculture; Dairy science

Facilities that allow cattle access to a large, open bedded area for resting (also known as free housing). Loose housing should provide at least 200 square feet per animal for feeding and resting ...

Mattress

Agriculture; Dairy science

Bedding material compacted to 3 to 4 inches and sandwiched in a heavyweight polypropolene or other fabric. Possible fillers include: long or chopped straw, poor quality hay, sawdust, shavings, rice ...

Liner slips or squawks

Agriculture; Dairy science

Slippage of the liner and teat cup during milking. Caused by a sharp change of milking vacuum within the unit or cluster by drawing in air alongside the teat. Generally creates a "squawking" sound.

Letdown

Agriculture; Dairy science

The process in a cow where physical stimulation causes a release of oxytocin and the contraction of smooth muscles surrounding milk alveoli resulting in fluid pressure within the udder and milk flow.