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1. Records should include specific information to track
    Calving birth date and weight.
    Treatment of animals.
    Identification method (visual, tattoo, etc.)
    all of the above.
2. A target of BCS 4 or lower at calving is generally optimal for cow and calf health
    True
    False
3. To avoid accidental livestock exposure, treat all chemicals as potential hazards.
    True
    False
4. Correct use of antimicrobials in cattle includes:
    Treat as many animals as possible, regardless of their health.
    Keep records of all antibiotic use.
    Use antibiotics important in human medicine as the first line therapy.
    Use combination antibiotic therapy whenever possible.
5. USDA yield grades for beef carcasses predict cutability or the percentage of the carcass that is closely trimmed, mostly boneless retail cuts from the round, loin, rib, and chuck.
    True
    False
6. Dark cutters result from pre-harvest stress. Which is NOT a factor in reducing dark cutter losses.
    Crowding
    Genetics
    Environment
    Age of animal
7. Cattle are considered age and source verified if:
    The cattle have been audited and approved by a USDA recognized third party.
    The producer prepares a signed affidavit to verify the age and source.
    The cattle have been tagged with an electronic identification tag.
    beef that is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
8. Primary factors that affect gross shrink are time and distance traveled.
    True
    False
9. As you manage your cattle during transfer of owner, which of the following does NOT apply?
    Make sure hauling and holding times are kept to a minimum.
    Keep calves off feed and water before shipment.
    Dont overfill cattle before shipment.
    Make every effort not to move calves during periods of heat stress.
10. Which of the following is a step to consistency in a cow herd?
    Remove largest framed cows and smallest framed cows to even up your herd with females that are more uniform.
    Try to get the color of your calves uniform.
    Select the type of bull based on his traits and data that you would like to see improved in your herd.
    All of the above.
11. Livestock biosecurity:
    Requires you to live in an enclosed environment.
    Is a government organization involved in controlling threatening diseases.
    Focuses on disease control and common sense animal health in your herd.
    Is a threat by terrorist to the livestock industry.
12. Which of the following is NOT a major component of a ranch biosecurity plan?
    Vaccination history of your blue heeler.
    Traffic control.
    Identification and record keeping.
    Assessment.
13. Of all the possible breakdowns in biosecurity, the introduction of new cattle and traffic pose the greatest risk to cattle.
    True
    False
14. When handling vaccines, do NOT:
    Transport in a closed, refrigerated container.
    Keep cool while processing cattle.
    Mix any modified live products the night before to ensure they are well mixed.
    When processing a small number of cattle, purchase the product in small containers with fewer doses.
15. Which of the following is a beef industry goal for 2010?
    Minimize production of excess fat.
    Recognize the importance of marbling as a value-determining trait.
    Select management practices that do not decrease the value of the hide.
    All of the above.
16. A correct animal handling procedure is to:
    Never overload the crowd gate.
    Position yourself in the animals blind spot.
    Allow the cattle to see people standing around the squeeze chute.
    Continually position yourself in the cattles flight zone to show that you are in control.
17. Proper storage/disposal of feeds and additives would include:
    Store closest to where you feed to cut down on the amount of time it takes to get feed to cattle.
    Follow the manufacturers directions for use and disposal.
    Keep records of all handling and storage activities.
    B and C.
18. It takes less than a week following a booster vaccination for a calfs immune system to begin functioning appropriately.
    True
    False
19. It is time to change needles:
    Immediately if bent.
    If it becomes contaminated with feces or dirt.
    A and B.
20. A cow with a BCS of 6 would:
    Be physically weak.
    Have the outline of the spine visible.
    Have no fat in the brisket and flank.
    Have no muscle atrophy.
21. National BQA guidelines specify that treatment records will be maintained with the following information.
    Individual animal OR group identification.
    Date treated.
    Earliest date animal will have cleared the withdrawal period.
    All of the above.
22. Extra labeling/off label use of vaccines is automatically allowed for cattle over the age of 30 months.
    True
    False
23. Injections should be given in the neck:
    To avoid costly injection site lesions in the rear leg, rump, and loin.
    Because the vaccine is more effectively delivered throughout the body.
    Because this is the least painful injection site.
    None of the above.
24. Temperament, handling, castration, growth implants, and intramuscular injections play a role in meat palatability.
    True
    False
25. Which is NOT a concern during transportation of cattle?
    Starting, stopping, and cornering.
    Mixed gender loads.
    Shipping fever.
    Heat and cold stress.
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