NEXT BEEF MANAGEMENT

NEXT BEEF MANAGEMENT

The gestation length in beef cattle is. A. A 5 months B. B 9 1/2 months C. C 283 days D. D Both B and C NEXT

Calves are weaned at what age? A. A 5 months B. B 205 days C. C 3 months D. D 1 year NEXT

What vaccine is used to prevent blackleg. A. A Clostridium Chauvoei B. B BVD C C. Haemophilsis D. D Leptospiros NEXT

A bottle of should be available on all farms in case of a reaction to injections. A. A Bourbon B. B Epinephrine C C. Cydectin D. D LA 200 Epinephrine is used as an antidote, for animals suffering from an allergic reaction to an injection. NEXT

A cow suffering from dystocia is. A. A Having a problem calving B. B In respiratory distress C. C In estrus D. D doomed NEXT

How long is the estrus cycle in cattle? A. A 25-28 days B. B 1 year C. C 9 1/2 months D. D 18-21 days NEXT

A good steer calf at weaning should weigh. A. A 500-600 pounds B. B 300-400 pounds C. C 900-1000 pounds D. D 100-200 pounds NEXT

Which will finish quicker heifers, steers, or bulls? A. A Heifers B. B Steers C. C Bulls NEXT

Ivomec is used to control. A. A Worms B. B Lice C C. Warts D. D Both A & B Ivomec is very unique in the fact that it controls both internal and exterior parasites. NEXT

NEXT What does the term green mean? A Sickly Appearing B Thin lacking maturity C Too fat D Cattle with grass scours

NEXT Where do we measure frame size in cattle? A At the grow bone or over the hips B At the top of the animal s head C From head to tail D From the ground to the bottom of the animal s stomach

NEXT A 12 month old heifer that is 50 inches tall is approximately what frame size? A 1-2 B 3-4 C 5 D 6-7

NEXT All of these things are done when preconditioning with the exception of. A Castrated B Dehorned C Vaccinated D Pregnancy checked

NEXT What is the average birth weight of a calf? A 20-30 lbs B 60-80 lbs C 90-110 lbs D 150-160 lbs

NEXT How many udder sections does a cow have? A 2 B C 1 6 D 4

NEXT At what age does the typical producer wean calves? A 205 days B 180 days C 90 days D 270 days

NEXT What is the average gestation length of a cow? A 250 days B 365 days C 283 days D 180 days

NEXT How long is estrus or the time the cow is actually in heat? A 2-3 days B 18-21 days C 1 day D 10 days

NEXT How long is the estrus cycle for a cow? A 2-3 days B 10 days C 30 days D 18-21 days

NEXT How long will the average cow be in lactation? A 6-8 months B 4-6 months C 10-12 months D 2-4 months

NEXT A device that is placed on the head of a bull to mark the cows he has mounted is called a. A Chin-ball marker B Marking harness C Paint stick D Mounting marker

NEXT A patch placed on the tailhead of a cow to identify when she has been mounted or bred is called a. A Breeding patch B Marking patch C Kamar patch D KCA patch

NEXT What does a breech birth mean? A Calf comes out completely backwards, with just the tail coming out first B Calf comes out forward with one leg back C Calf comes out correct D Calf comes out forward with both legs back

NEXT What is a calf s normal body temperature? A 101.5 degrees F B 98.6 degrees F C 104 degrees F D 106 degrees F

NEXT What is a calf s normal respiration rate? A 5-9 respirations/minute B 75 beats/minute C 10-30 respirations/minute D 50 respirations/minute

Relative to nutrition, what does the term flushing mean? A Feeding extra protein during breeding season to increase ovulation rate B Feeding extra energy prior to breeding season to increase ovulation rate C Removing eggs from a cow during breeding season D Feeding extra water during breeding season to flush out digestive system NEXT

NEXT A fungal infection that leaves dry round lesions on the skin is called. A Foot rot B Round Fungi C Ring worm D Black-leg

NEXT Which of these is not a permanent form of identifying cattle? A Tattoo B Ear Tags C Microchip D Branding

NEXT What is a disease caused by consuming metal products that causes an animal to lose weight and become unthrifty? A Hardware disease B Metal Toxemia C Anorexia D Tetanus

NEXT What does IBR stand for? A International Beef Regulations B Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis C Illegally Bought Red Polls D Infectious Bull Ringworm

NEXT All of these are examples of energy feeds except. A Soybean Meal B Corn C Oats D Milo

NEXT A disease that is caused by a bacterial infection that results in paratuberculosis, diahrrhea, and wasting is called. A Black-leg B Brucellosis C Johne s disease D Mad cow disease

NEXT A bacterial infection that breaks down the foot and hoof in cattle is called. A Bumble foot B Foot scald C Black-leg D Foot rot

NEXT A situation where the feet overgrow and the calf becomes lame due to overeating is called. A Black-leg B Acidosis C Founder D Johne s Disease

NEXT Which of these is a clostridial disease that causes death? A Johne s disease B Brucellosis C Pneumonia D Black-leg

NEXT What is another term for an infection of the eye? A Red eye B Conjunctivitis C Clostridial infection D Goopy eye

NEXT A more common term for blue-bag is. A Mastitis B Enterotoxemia C Johne s Disease D Leptospirosis

NEXT At what age is the typical calf vaccinated for Brucellosis? A One year of age B 1-6 months C 7-12 months D 1-2 years old

What is mad cow disease? A A disease caused by making bulls mad by waving red flags in front of them B A viral infection that causes neurological damage to the animal C A spongiform encephalopathy that causes neurological damage D A clostridial disease that causes heart and lung problems NEXT

What is foot and mouth disease? A A spongiform encephalopathy that causes neurological damage B A viral infection that causes watery blisters on mouth, feet, and udders and is highly contagious C A non-contagious disease that causes the degeneration of the feet and mouth D A disease that inhibits reproduction in cows. NEXT

NEXT All of these are zoonotic disease except. A Ringworm B Pinkeye C Undulant Fever D Hardware Disease

NEXT All of these are compartments of a ruminant animals stomach except. A Rumen B Reticulum C Duodenum D Abomasum

NEXT What is a creep feed? A Feed fed to creepy or spooky calves B High energy feed fed to gestating cows C Feed that is fed to calves still nursing cows D Feed that is fed to bulls to increase fertility

NEXT What is the normal percent protein of a creep feed? A 8-10% B 12-13% C 44-46% D 16-18%

NEXT All of these feeds are examples of protein feeds except. A Soybean Meal B Cottonseed Meal C Fish Meal D Barley

NEXT Taking an ink print of the nose is called. A Nose-printing B Ink blotting C Abstract art D Nose-marking

NEXT What part of the body do ribeye steaks come from? A Loin B Rib C Chuck D Round

NEXT What part of the body do T-bone steaks come from? A Rib B Sirloin C Short loin D Round

NEXT What part of the body do sirloin steaks come from? A Short loin B Chuck C Flank D Sirloin

NEXT What part of the body does hamburger come from? A Round B Sirloin C Chuck D All of the Above

NEXT What does the term steep-rumped mean? A Too much slope from hooks to pins B Not level from loin to rump C. C A really tall steer, heifer, cow, or bull D. D Post-legged

NEXT What does the term balanced mean? A The animal is heavily muscled. B All body parts are proportional to each other. C The animal is very rugged, deep sided, and short bodied D The animal looks like it was put together in pieces.

What does the term pinched in the heart mean? A An animal that has a heart valve condition B An animal that is deep ribbed and has good capacity C An obvious restriction of the rib cage behind the shoulders or shallow ribbed D An animal that has a much smaller than usual heart NEXT

What does the term easy-fleshing mean? A An animal that is easy to clip or fit with shears B An open ribbed, high volumed, broody looking cow or heifer that is easy to feed C An animal that it is easy to remove the hide or flesh from at the packing plant D A cow or heifer that is hard to keep weight on NEXT

What does the term splay-footed mean? A An animal whose toes turn outward when looking at the front view B An animal whose toes turn inward when looking at the front view C An animal whose legs turn inward when looking at the rear view D An animal whose legs turn outward when looking at the rear view NEXT

What does the term pigeon-footed mean? A An animal whose toes turn outward when looking at the front view B An animal whose legs turn inward when looking at the rear view C An animal whose toes turn inward when looking at the front view D An animal whose legs curve outward when looking at the rear view NEXT

What does the term bow-legged mean? A An inward curvature to the hocks in the rear view B An outward curvature to the hocks in the rear view C An animal where the toes are turned inward in the front view D An animal where the toes are turned outward in the front view NEXT

What does the term post-legged mean? A An animal that has too much set to the hock and keeps it s legs way up underneath body B An animal that has really skinny and narrow legs C An animal that does not have enough set to the hock and legs are too straight up and down D An animal that has very large boned legs NEXT

Leptosprosis causes. A. A Scours B. B Late term abortions C C. Double muscling D. D Foot rot NEXT

How much Ivomec would you inject your 440 pound steer with? A. A 4 cc s B. B 6 cc s C C. 10 cc s D. D 22 cc s The recommended dose for cattle is 1 cc per 110 pounds of body weight. NEXT

How many cc s in a ml of injectable vaccine? A 2 B 4 C C 5 D 1 Medication will normally be sold in ml s (milliliter). However most syringes form of measurement is Cc's. The two are interchangeable at a 1 to 1 rate. NEXT

LA 200 is a very popular antibiotic that is used for many forms of illness. LA 200 continues to work for up to 3 days making it very popular and only requiring a single shot. NEXT LA 200 is used in treatment for. A. Pneumonia A B. B Foot rot C. C Pinkeye D. D All the above

A cow should have a calf every. A. A 2 years B. B 2 1/2 years C. 12 months C D. D 5 years NEXT

What is the ideal market weight for finished steers? A. A 900-1050 pounds B. B 1100-1250 pounds C. C 1300-1450 pounds D. D 1 ton NEXT

Which gauge needle is the largest? A. A 20 B. B 18 C C. 16 D. D 14 The most used gauge needles in beef are 16 and 18 s. NEXT

What are the 3 methods of administering wormer? A. A Injection, Oral, Nasal B. B Pour on, Oral, Implant C C. Nasal, Implant, Injection D. D Oral, Injection, Pour on Pour on is the most popular requiring the least restraint and time. NEXT

In Kentucky, what would be the most ideal cow size on limited feed supply? A. A Frame score 4, 900-1000 pounds B. B Frame score 6, 1100-1200 pounds C C. Frame score 8, 1300-1400 pounds D. D Frame score 10, 1500-1600 pounds NEXT

How long is the estrus period in beef cattle? A. 21 days B. 2-3 days C C. 28 days D. Forever NEXT

What is a steer s dressing percentage? A. A 82% B. B 72% C. C 62% D. D 52% The old rule of thumb sheep 52%, cattle 62%, and swine 72% NEXT

Creep feed contains what % protein? A. A 18-20% B. B 12-14% C. C 4-6% D. D 44-48% NEXT

How do cattle progress in getting fat? A. A Back to front B. B Front to back C. C Bottom to top D. D Inside out NEXT

NEXT What is the purpose of embryo transfer? A. A Mass produce a superior mating B. B Rest the cow C. C Increase the number of calves from a bull D. D Save bull power by inseminating embryo instead of semen

A grazing cow returns what % of phosphorus to the pasture in the form of manure? A. A 97% B. B 57% C C. 37% D. D 7% NEXT

NEXT A heifer with excellent fleshing ability means A. A She will flesh good on feed. B. B She is fat. C. C She will maintain body condition on limited feed supply. D. D There is not enough feed in the world to make her fat.

NEXT A balanced calf refers to A. A Levelness of top line and neatness of the front end B. B The correct proportions of width, depth, and length C. C Muscle thickness compared to shoulder thickness D. D Relationship between muscle and fat

NEXT A stylish heifer would be. A. A Extremely straight lined with a neat, smooth, angular fronted. B. B Super thick, wide fronted, and open shouldered. C. C Be broken topped and steep rumped. D. D Fined boned and very feminine fronted.

A very sick animal might receive a shot IV which is where? A. A In the muscle B. B Under the skin C. C In the vein D. D In the rump NEXT

A heifer should have a calf at what age? A. A 1 year B. B 18 months C. C 24 months D. D 3 years NEXT

Your cow is in standing estrus this morning. When should you artificially inseminate her? A. A 2 days after standing estrus B. B Instantly upon standing estrus C. C 24 hours after standing estrus D. D 12 hours after standing estrus NEXT

NEXT What happens when a cow is super ovulated? A. A A cow that stays in estrus all the time B. A cow that always settles on the first mating B C. A cow is induced to produce multiple eggs C D. A cow is used to receive an embryo D

A female that has not given birth is referred to as a. A. A Old maid B. B Steer C. C Heifer D. D Cow NEXT

The average body temperature is F. A. A 98.6 B. B 100 C. C 101.5 D. D 102.3 NEXT

A baby calf will usually weigh at birth. A. A 100-120 pounds B. B 140-160 pounds C. C 60-80 pounds D. D 40-60 pounds NEXT

A heifer twin to a bull is referred to as a. A. A Big sister B. B Little sister C. C Step sister D. D Free martin NEXT

A shot delivered SQ would end up where? A. A In the muscle B. B Under the skin C. C In the vein D. D In the mouth NEXT

How old should a heifer be when bred for the first time? A. A 2 years B. B 1 year C. C 8 months D. D 15 months NEXT

What is FSH? A. A Female sure heat B. B Follicle stimulating hormone C. C For sure heat D. D Finished steers NEXT

Why would you use FSH? A. A Stimulate estrus B. B Super ovulation C C. Stop estrus cycle D. D Patch a fence NEXT

Why would you use MGA? A. A Suppress estrus period B. B Super ovulation C C. Increase milk production D. D Aid in calving NEXT

A castrated male is referred to as a. A. A Steer B. B Wether C. C Bull D. D Barrow NEXT

NEXT A Donor cow is used to. A. A Super ovulate for embryo transfer B. B Receive embryo s C. C Tease the bull before breeding season D. D Raise an orphan calf

Which accuracy would make the EPD s the most accurate? A. A.28 B. B.54 C. C.90 D. D.67 NEXT

NEXT A medication has a 10 day withdrawal which means... A. A The medicine will work for 10 days B. B The treated animal cannot be sold for human consumption for 10 days C. C The treated animal will have a drug residue for 10 days D. D The medication has 10 days or less to be used

If you inject a calf IM where does the medication go? A. A In the muscle B. B Under the skin C. C In the vein D. D Up side the head NEXT

Which area should an IM injection be given? A. A Neck B. B Rump C C. Middle of the back D. D Next to the tail NEXT

What product is implanted in the cow s reproductive track to suppress estrus? A. A Bovatec C. B Ruminsin C. C CIDR (Seeder) D. D MGA (Heat stop) CIDR pronounced seeder is used in many herds as a very effective method of suppressing estrus. CIDR allows herds to synchronize AI matings and the resulting calving season. CIDR is implanted while MGA is fed. MENU