Beef Livestock Skillathon Practice Test

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• Name one non-antibiotic strategy used to control parasites in beef cattle.
• When is the best time to dehorn a calf?
• Which of the following is not a factor in determining beef yield grade?
• What technology is used to measure fat and amount of muscle in a live cow?
• From which section does the Short Loin provide premium cuts like T-Bone and Filet Mignon?
• Which breed is black and popular in Britain?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine commonly recommended for beef cattle?
• Which piece of equipment is used to dehorn a newborn calf?
• Which of the following sequences correctly lists the four compartments of the bovine stomach in their standard order?
• The largest compartment of the four-part stomach in cattle and sheep is the which?
• Which measurements are used to calculate USDA yield grade?
• What are the top 5 USDA beef carcass cutability grades from the leanest to fattest?
• At approximately what age are beef calves typically weaned in a commercial operation?
• Which beef quality grade is most commonly sold in grocery stores?
• Which carcass measurement is most closely associated with estimating muscle and yield potential?
• How should your management plan change if cattle are under heat stress with limited water?
• How long does an average bovine estrous cycle last?
• When cattle twins are born and they are of a different sex, the female is called a:
• What is the normal temperature of a cow?
• If 120 cows are exposed to breeding and 96 calves are weaned, what is the weaning percentage?
• What is the purpose of a withholding period on antibiotic-treated beef cattle?
• What is a beef animal that naturally lacks horns called?
• Dystocia in beef cattle refers to what condition?
• What is a common method to safely restrain cattle for routine care?
• Name two signs of digestive upset in young calves.
• What is the primary reason for vaccinating cattle before calving?
• What color is most desirable for retail beef?
• What is the purpose of a standardized record book in a beef operation?
• During a bull breeding soundness exam, name one key semen quality parameter commonly assessed.
• When evaluating a meat animal for structural soundness, which body parts should receive special emphasis?
• Which wholesale cut does ribeye steak come from?
• What causes dark cutting beef?
• Which term describes the fat flecks within muscle that influence flavor and indicate quality?
• What is the normal pulse rate for cattle?
• Which grain is the most common energy source in a market beef ration?
• Which wholesale cut is Rib Roast?
• Doing things such as: brushing, washing and clipping are referred to as what in a beef project?
• Which expression correctly defines weaning percentage?
• Implants in cattle do NOT cause which outcome?
• Which age range is appropriate to breed a beef heifer?
• On beef cattle, what is a typical indicator of puberty in young bulls?
• T-bone steak comes from which beef wholesale cut?
• What season of the year do most beef cows calve?
• Which structure is not a part of the reproductive tract of a female? Ovary, Cervix, Esophagus, or Uterus?
• In calf feeding strategies, which statement correctly describes creeping feed?
• Which is a common sign of dehydration in young lambs or calves?
• How can you evaluate the profitability of a beef operation?
• Which forage type generally provides higher energy density for beef cattle?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of using ultrasound on live cattle?
• Which elements are used to determine break-even price in a beef operation?
• What are the birth dates, adjusted weaning weights, and adjusted yearling weights called in a judging contest?
• Which measurement in a basic breeding soundness exam reflects potential fertility and lifetime semen production?
• Which breed is tolerant of high temperatures, resistant to parasites, but late maturing and has lower quality beef?
• Which term refers to the external opening of the female reproductive tract?
• Which cut is part of the Short Loin group?
• Name a popular British beef breed that is black?
• What is the typical bull-to-cow ratio recommended for a breeding season?
• The ribeye steak is cut from which section?
• Which four measurements are used to determine USDA yield grade?
• Which type of grade is primarily determined by marbling and fat distribution?
• Which section corresponds to the Round wholesale cut?
• For respiratory disease vaccines in calves, the best timing relative to weaning is?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine category commonly recommended in addition to IBR/BVD vaccines for beef cattle?
• What is the main function of the omasum in the ruminant stomach?
• What is a benefit of proper hoof trimming in cattle production?
• Which of the following is not a British breed: Hereford, Angus, Shorthorn, Chianina?
• What is the act of removing horns from cattle called?
• If we are to give a steer an intramuscular injection of a product which causes tissues irritation, which is the preferred injection site?
• What feed grain is the most common energy source in a market beef ration?
• What does CDT stand for in beef cattle vaccines?
• Which wholesale cut yields T-bone steak and filet mignon?
• When is the best time to vaccinate calves for respiratory diseases relative to weaning?
• The small flecks of fat in beef that contribute to flavor are called what?
• Ribeye steak is cut from which primal roast?
• Name a common measure of welfare during handling trials.
• The product label indicates it can be given subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Where should it be administered?
• Which statement best distinguishes crude protein from true protein?
• In breeding management, the ratio should be adjusted for fertility and conditions.
• Which wholesale cut corresponds to the shoulder of the cattle?
• Which term describes the act of giving birth in cattle?
• Which of the following best describes a typical sign that a cow is in heat?
• Which cuts are in Section F?
• Which body condition score on a 1 to 9 scale indicates a thin or poor condition beef cow?
• What is the wholesale cut for the shoulder region?
• Which practice is essential to prevent disease spread when moving cattle between groups?
• Why is libido considered in a breeding soundness exam?
• Which structure is not part of the reproductive tract in cattle?
• Which aspect is most closely related to determining if a carcass grades Quality grade?
• Name a common sign that a cow should be culled from a herd.
• Which technology is most commonly used to assess body composition in live cattle?
• What is break-even price in beef marketing terms?
• T-Bone steak and filet mignon are cut from what section of the cattle?
• Which forage option is commonly considered to have higher energy density for cattle feeding programs?
• Nitrate toxicity prevention strategy?
• What does feed conversion ratio (FCR) measure in beef cattle?
• Once a heifer has a calf she is called what?
• Which of the following sequences correctly lists the four compartments of the bovine stomach in their standard order?
• What is the minimum recommended resting area per market beef animal?
• A trocar and cannula is used to relieve which problem in cattle?
• Rump roast comes from what beef wholesale cut?
• BPM stands for what in cattle vital signs?
• Ribeye steak is cut from which section?
• Which section is associated with the Sirloin?
• Which term describes a calving difficulty?
• Which tool would be used to assist with a difficult birth in cattle?
• What is a common parasite of cattle?
• What is a basic principle of effective antibiotic use in cattle to avoid residues?
• A normal beef steer will consume what percent of its body weight in feed each day?
• What is the most important vitamin for a breeding beef animal?
• Which structure is part of the female reproductive tract?
• Which structure connects the ovary to the uterus?
• Which of the following is NOT a compartment of the bovine stomach?
• Corn silage, pasture, and hay are examples of which type of feed?
• What is another word for calving difficulty?
• What is the cause of death of a lamb or calf with a case of the scours?
• What feature in a squeeze chute enhances safety during cattle handling?
• To minimize antibiotic residues in beef, which guideline should producers follow?
• Shank and Brisket are located in which section?
• Breeding for hornless cattle is selecting for which trait?
• What is the amount of fat on a market animal called?
• Plate and Flank belong to which section?
• Which sign indicates mastitis in nursing cows?
• What is the minimum area recommended for an outside exercise area for a market beef animal?
• Which wholesale cut is Chuck?
• What is the common name for the disease listeriosis in cattle and sheep?
• What is the normal respiration rate for cattle?
• What is a core principle of low-stress cattle handling?
• Which factor is most closely related to whether a beef carcass grades Choice or Select?
• After calving, the cow expels the afterbirth. What is another word for that?
• What is the primary use of ribeye area in carcass evaluation?
• What is the process called in which the testicles of male calves are removed?
• When listing USDA carcass cutability grades from leanest to fattest, which grade comes immediately after the leanest?
• A common method for dehorning newborn calves involves applying a chemical to the horn bud. Which item describes this method?
• What is the primary purpose of forage quality analysis in ration formulation?
• Which term describes the fat cover that influences carcass quality in market animals?
• What is the normal respiration rate for cattle?
• Heat stress on hot days primarily affects cattle by what?
• Which combination of practices helps prevent disease spread between groups of cattle?
• Which compartment of the bovine stomach is the primary site of microbial fermentation of fibrous feeds?
• Plate and Flank are located in which section?
• If a cow eats 40 pounds of feed and gains 2 pounds, what is the FCR?
• What is a common hoof health issue in beef cattle?
• Which measure is commonly used to assess fertility potential in sires during breeding soundness examinations?
• Which unit is used to describe the area recommended for resting space per market beef animal?
• Where is a cow's pulse taken?
• What is the veterinary term for removing horn tissue from cattle?
• At what age should a beef heifer be bred?
• A calf is having trouble being born. Which piece of equipment is needed?
• During the production cycle of a cow, mare, ewe, or sow, when are their nutritional demands the highest?
• What is the name of a tool used by beef showmen to adjust the legs on a beef calf?
• Which section is the Rib Roast located in?
• Which calving outcome is associated with late gestation stress or poor nutrition?
• What effect does late gestation high stress or poor nutrition have on calving?
• Angus and Hereford are examples of which type of cattle breeds?
• Which two nutrients are typically deficient in corn silage-based diets for lactating beef cows?
• If a heifer appears to be low-headed, broken behind her shoulder and moves with a short stride, what is the most likely structural defect?
• What are typical signs of bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle?
• Name a method used to get supplemental feed to beef calves on a pasture prior to weaning?
• Calcium and phosphorus are examples of what type of nutrients?
• What is a commonly targeted calving interval for a well-managed commercial beef herd?
• What unit is commonly used to express dietary energy in cattle feeds?
• What type of halter is best for breaking a beef calf to lead?
• Which practice is primarily used to prepare cattle for show by cleaning and presenting them?
• Which of the following statements about the bovine stomach compartments is accurate?
• What distinguishes creeping feed from conventional feed in calves?
• T-Bone steak is cut from which part?
• What is the purpose of creep feeding in calves?
• From the side view, if the animal is straight in the hock and walks with a short stiff stride, what is the problem?
• A cow in heat today would be expected to be in heat again in how many days?
• Frame score is a grade related to what characteristic?
• What is a common sign of mastitis in beef cows with nursing calves?
• Angus and Hereford are examples of which breed group?
• What is done to a beef calf to improve the way the calf stands and walks?
• What type of grade is not related to fatness of the animal?
• Which feed ingredient is commonly used to provide high-quality protein in beef and sheep rations?
• Which ingredient is a good source of protein for beef and sheep rations?
• A ribeye steak is cut from what section of the cattle?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of heat in a cow?
• The rump roast is derived from which wholesale beef cut?
• When feeding corn silage to lactating beef cows, which two nutrients are usually deficient?
• Which dehorning method uses heat to remove horn tissue?
• Which physiological change is most directly associated with heat stress in cattle?
• What key data should be recorded for individual calves to monitor performance?
• Stocking rate is defined as what?
• Which condition is commonly associated with calf scours?
• Which statement about implants in cattle is true?
• Which term describes the surgical removal of the testicles in male cattle?
• Define nitrate toxicity in cattle and a basic prevention strategy.
• Which statement about crude protein and true protein is correct?
• How is weaning percentage calculated?
• Name a basic biosecurity practice to prevent disease introduction into a herd.
• Which cuts are in Section G?
• What feed ingredient is normally fed free choice to beef cows on pasture?
• Creep feeding is typically implemented at what stage?
• On pasture, which product is commonly provided free choice to meet mineral needs?