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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bulk tank

Agriculture; Dairy science

A refrigerated, stainless steel vessel in which milk is cooled quickly to 2 to 4°C (35 - 39°F) and stored until collected by a bulk tank truck for shipping to the milk plant.

bunk

Agriculture; Dairy science

A feed trough or feeding station for cattle.

bunker

Agriculture; Dairy science

(Sometimes called Bunker Silo) A flat rectangular structure with concrete floors and walls used to ensile and store forages.

calf

Agriculture; Dairy science

A young male or female bovine. Usually referred to as calves until reaching sexual maturity.

cannula

Agriculture; Dairy science

A special tube designed for placing drugs into the udder through the teat end and streak canal.

chalk sticks

Agriculture; Dairy science

Used to mark treated, fresh, or special-needs cows.

cheese curd

Agriculture; Dairy science

The clumps of casein and other milk components that are formed during the cheese making process. These curds are then pressed into blocks or barrels for proper aging and curing of the cheese.