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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crowd gate

Agriculture; Dairy science

A motorized or manual gate at the end of the holding pen that may be moved forward to guide cows toward the entrance to the milking parlor.

cull

Agriculture; Dairy science

To remove a cow from the herd. Culling reasons in clued voluntary culling of cows for low milk production, or involuntary culling of cows for reasons of health or injury.

cull cow

Agriculture; Dairy science

A cow having been identified to be removed from the herd or having recently left.

culture

Agriculture; Dairy science

In microbiology, a population of microorganisms in a growth medium or the act of growing bacteria in media for identification. A pure culture contains only organisms that initially arose from a ...

dairy cow

Agriculture; Dairy science

A bovine from which milk production is intended for human consumption, or is kept for raising replacement dairy heifers.

dairy herd improvement (DHI)

Agriculture; Dairy science

A specific testing plan which requires supervision and compliance with all official DHI rules.

Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA)

Agriculture; Dairy science

An organization with programs and objectives intended to improve the production and profitability of dairy farming. Aids farmers in keeping milk production and management records.