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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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Mastitis
Agriculture; Dairy science
An inflammation of the mammary gland (or glands), usually caused by bacteria.
Post-milking teat dip
Agriculture; Dairy science
A product applied after milking to protect the teat from contagious pathogens that may have come into contact with the teat during the milking process.
Replacements heifers
Agriculture; Dairy science
Often ones being raised to replace the cows currently in the herd.
Pre-milking teat dip
Agriculture; Dairy science
A product applied in preparation for milking to clean the teat and reduce the spread of disease and maintain healthy teats.
Plate cooler
Agriculture; Dairy science
A heat exchanger in which water at ground temperature or chilled water is used to cool milk prior to its movement to the bulk milk tank.
Prescription drugs
Agriculture; Dairy science
Drugs that the FDA has determined must be used only under the direction and supervision of a licenced veterinarian.
