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What service monitors and records information on milk production levels and milk composition for individual cows?
What service monitors and records information on milk production levels and milk composition for individual cows?
- Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) (correct)
- Mid-America Dairymen (Mid-Am)
- Dairy Producers Association
- Federal Government Agency
Why do dairy producers record when cows are bred and when they calve?
Why do dairy producers record when cows are bred and when they calve?
- To calculate milk prices
- To maintain maximum production per cow (correct)
- To monitor milk composition
- To keep track of cow ancestry
What is the purpose of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA)?
What is the purpose of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA)?
- To set milk prices
- To regulate breeding practices
- To provide marketing options for cooperatives
- To record milk production data for individual cows (correct)
What is the role of cooperatives like Mid-America Dairymen (Mid-Am) in the dairy industry?
What is the role of cooperatives like Mid-America Dairymen (Mid-Am) in the dairy industry?
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Why are registered dairy animals required to have pedigrees listing their ancestors?
Why are registered dairy animals required to have pedigrees listing their ancestors?
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Which entity sets base milk prices for producers in order to keep consumer milk prices fairly constant throughout the year?
Which entity sets base milk prices for producers in order to keep consumer milk prices fairly constant throughout the year?
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