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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antibiotic

Agriculture; Dairy science

A metabolic product of one microorganism or a chemical that in low concentrations is detrimental to activities of specific other microorganisms. Examples include penicillin, tetracycline, and ...

antibiotic residues

Agriculture; Dairy science

The presence of traces of antibiotics or their derivatives in milk or meat.

antibiotic test kit

Agriculture; Dairy science

Test kit for use on the farm to detect residues of antibiotics in milk before the milk is picked up for delivery to the plant.

automatic detacher or automatic take-off

Agriculture; Dairy science

A device for sensing the end of milk flow in the milking machine which shuts of the milking vacuum and releases the milking machine from the cow's udder.

barn cleaner

Agriculture; Dairy science

Usually a chain linked system of paddles that moved manure from gutters, up a chute, into a waiting manure spreader. Most often seen in tie-stall or stanchion barns.

bedded pack

Agriculture; Dairy science

Open housing in a barn that is commonly used in conjunction with an outside feeding area.

bedding

Agriculture; Dairy science

Material used to absorb moisture and provide cushion. It is easily cleaned to provide a clean, dry surface and reduce the incidence of mastitis. Possible bedding materials include: straw, sawdust, ...