| Origin & History | Economic Importance | Operations (farms) | Types & Breeds | Approved Practices |
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How long ago was dairy domesticated?
10,000 years ago.
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About how much does the average 1 gallon milk jug cost?
$3.00
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About how many farms are in WI?
8,000
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What is the most known breed of dairy cattle?
Holstein
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Can you show dairy cattle?
Yes
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What is the main religion that worships cows?
Hindu
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About how much does the US make from dairy products yearly?
217 billion dollars.
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About how many farms are in the US?
40,000
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What breed produces the most milk?
Holstein-Friesian Cattle
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What is the minimum age allowed to show dairy cattle?
12 years old
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How did dairy cattle arrive in the Americas?
By explorers from Spain and England.
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About how much does it cost to produce 1 gallon of milk?
$2.81
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How many dairy cattle are on the average farm?
1,000 - 5,000 cows.
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What breed of cow produces the best milk?
Guernsey
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Can you show more than 1 dairy animal at a show?
Yes
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When did dairy cattle first arrive in the US?
1852
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about how much does the average family spend on dairy products yearly?
Around $450.
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What percentage of farms are family owned?
97% of farms.
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What breed of dairy cattle do farmers tend to buy?
Holstein
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What is the most know dairy show in WI?
World Dairy Expo
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When were cows brought to the Americas?
1525
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about how much does the average farmer make yearly?
About $66,000.
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About how many dairy cattle are in the world?
264 million
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How many breeds of dairy cattle are there in the US?
7
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What is the most know dairy show in the US?
World Dairy Expo
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