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A few days after she's given birth to a calf.
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How do you begin a dairy cow farm?
With lots and lots of money to invest in land, capital (buildings, equipment, etc.), and cows. You have to build the buildings, get the feed in and put in water sources first before you purchase your first cows. Once you purchase your cows, you can begin the cycle of dairy production.
Another name for a dairy cow?
There is no "other" name. Dairy cows are dairy cows, no matter how you look at it, particularly in reference to mature females that are raised for the production of milk.
What is oestrous in dairy cattle production?
Oestrous is when the cow shows "heat" meaning she is ready to be bred.
In which country is Cow and Gate based in?
Cow & Gate is based in the United Kingdom. Cow and Gate is a dairy product company; which expanded into bottled milk, distribution, and baby food production.
What is an adult female dairy cow called?
A cow. Or, if you want to go into specifics, a dairy cow.
Are dairy cows slaughtered?
Yes, when they are to old to breed and the milk production drops off they are eaten. Smaller (family) dairies usually care more about their cows and will sometimes give a cow a year off if she is normally a good milker, but eventually she will have to be replaced by a younger cow. On occasion a favored cow may be turned out to field and retained as a farm pet or mascot. That is if it is a small grass based dairy and not a confinement dairy operation.
Can a dairy cow continue to produce milk if she is not bred the following year?
Yes, but for best milk production yearly breeding is advised.
Why is a guernsey cow a dairy cow?
It gives more milk than what it would normally produce for its calf. That's what constitutes a cow for being a dairy cow.
Which animal produces the most dairy?
The dairy cow.
Is a Jersey cow beef or dairy beef?
Dairy
How many gallons of milk can a cow prouduse in five moths?
That all depends on the breed. Are you asking about a dairy cow or a beef cow, and what breed of dairy or beef cow?
Is a cow with a large udder inherited?
Udder size is heritable, yes. This is quantified by milk production: as we've seen in dairy cows, the larger the udder the more milk a cow will (or should) produce.
