Dairy Cattle Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• mastitis : inflammation of the mammary gland in the udder
• gestation : the time when a cow is pregnant.
• colostrum : first drink of milk that the calves take.
• casein : the dominant protein (80%) in cow’s milk, it is vital to cheese making
• milk fat : the natural fat of milk from which butter is made.
• lactation : period of milk production
• pasteurization : simple, effective method to kill harmful pathogens through heat treatment without affecting the taste or nutritional value of milk
• curd : clumps of protein and other milk components that are formed during the cheese making process
• parlor : place where cows are brought to be milked
• homogenized : where milk and cream are blended together