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Dairy Foods Industry

Subjects : industries, dairy
Instructions:
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1. The components of milk responsible for richness and sweetness - in this order are...






2. Onion and garlic are responsible for the garlic/onion off-flavor in milk - and are more prevalent in pasture during __________.






3. _________ is the time after processing during which a dairy product normally remains suitable for human consumption






4. The feed additive isoacid gives a ______ pound milk response - with maximum response in early lactation.






5. While some extra-label drugs can be used by food-producing animals - others cannot. What is/are an illegal drug(s)?






6. Products eligible for the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP).






7. About _______ of the calcium available in the food supply is provided by milk.






8. _______ milk is gaining in popularity because of the historically unfavorable price ratio of milk fat to vegetable fat.






9. For the over 40 years the National Cheese Exchange had established the national cheeses cash prices. On May 1 - 1998 Cheese was traded at the ________ for the first time.






10. Which of the following is untrue concerning the federal milk marketing orders?






11. The pricing of milk in the United States involves a wide variety of pricing regulations based on public policy decisions - including...






12. Over the past 20 years the difference between the prices farmers receive for milk and the prices consumers pay for dairy products has...






13. Milk with low total solids will produce what off-flavor?






14. To reduce the feed flavor in milk to acceptable levels - cows should be removed from offending feeds _____ hours before milking.






15. Net profit after taxes divided by annual net sales is called ___________.






16. Rules developed by the _____ are designed to protect the health and welfare of consumers.






17. Aflatoxins sometimes found in dairy foods are produced by what?






18. The current supply & demand situation has which of the products from milk in short supply?






19. Federal Milk Marketing Orders are a mechanism for...






20. Each Federal Milk Marketing order is administered by a representative of the...






21. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) mission is to promote ______________.






22. Continued low calcium intake may result in ______ in adults.






23. The antibiotic _____ gives sensitive reaction to a large proportion of the public.






24. The most prevalent off flavor of fluid milk is ______.






25. Cottage cheese is breaking a long cycle of flat sales and enjoying a revived popularity not seen since the 1970's because of its versatility and the popularity of...






26. What directly influence(s) the total supply of milk?






27. USDA reports net prices received by dairy farmers for milk - usually the prices are published on a map to show regional differences. The prices are referred to as ________.






28. Mastitis infecting microorganisms almost invariably gain entrance to the mammary gland via the _____.






29. Milk is the only source of __________ in nature.






30. __________ amino acids are commonly found in milk proteins - including the essential amino acids.






31. Badly dented or damaged milker unit parts are caused by?






32. Which of the following is not a part of the establishment of a federal marketing order?






33. The objectives of the Babcock Institute do not include________________.






34. Cow's milk contains _____ percent lactose






35. The establishment of a Federal milk marketing order is generally initiated by ________.






36. What percentage of U.S. households buy fluid milk (on an annual basis)?






37. _____ and _____ are the two main proteins in milk.






38. The somatic cell count standard for Grade A raw milk is _____ or less per milliliter of milk.






39. The two most important etlologic agents of mastitis are __________.






40. What is the most popular type container used for fluid milk?






41. The microbiological standard for Grade A raw from single procedure is _________ bacteria per millimeter of milk prior to co-mingling with milk from other producers






42. The major cause of mastitis infections are _____ infections






43. In December 2003 - the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) began airing its 'Happy Cows' television ad campaign nationwide in an effort to build recognition for?






44. The utilization of U.S. supply of milk fat in the production of butter over the past 25 years has ___________.






45. Cornell University's research and evaluation concludes that 'an additional dollar' invested in generic milk advertising will result in a return of $______ in dairy producer revenue.






46. Removing cows from green grass or silage four hours prior to milking - can minimize or eliminate which flavor defect in milk?






47. ______ % of the milk eligible for fluid use is covered by Federal Milk Marketing Orders.






48. To reduce the feed flavor in milk to acceptable levels - cows should be removed from offending feeds _____ hours before milking.






49. Grade A milk priced under Federal Orders is classified according to...






50. What causes flavors in milk such as acid - high acid - or sour milk.