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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oxytocin

Agriculture; Dairy science

A naturally secreted hormone that is important in milk letdown and the contraction of the smooth uterine muscles during the birthing process.

paddocks

Agriculture; Dairy science

Subdivision of a pasture designed to provide short-duration grazing followed by an appropriate (related to species, soil type and weather conditions) rest period for regrowth and stand maintenance.

paint sticks

Agriculture; Dairy science

Contain liquid or chalky paint used for marking treated cows.

parakeratosis

Agriculture; Dairy science

Any abnormality of the horny layer of the outer skin which prevents the formation of keratin.

parallel parlor

Agriculture; Dairy science

A raised milking area or platform where the cow stands perpendicular to the operator and milking units are attached between the rear legs. This may also be referred to as a side-by-side.

parlor

Agriculture; Dairy science

The specialized area on the dairy farm where milking is performed. Parlors come in many types: flat barn, walk-through, herringbone, parallel, swing and rotary.