How to Care for Cattle
  • 1. What is the primary feed source for cattle?
A) Dog food
B) Ice cream
C) Forage
D) Candy
  • 2. What is the ideal BCS (Body Condition Score) range for beef cattle at calving?
A) 1-2
B) 5-6
C) 8-9
D) 3-4
  • 3. Which of these is a core cattle vaccine?
A) Parvo
B) IBR
C) Rabies (dog)
D) Feline Leukemia
  • 4. What is the average gestation period for cattle?
A) 150 days
B) 365 days
C) 283 days
D) 60 days
  • 5. What is the purpose of dehorning cattle?
A) To improve milk production
B) To increase their weight
C) To reduce injury to cattle and handlers
D) To make them look better
  • 6. What is the term for a female bovine that has not yet had a calf?
A) Steer
B) Bull
C) Heifer
D) Cow
  • 7. What is the term for a castrated male bovine?
A) Steer
B) Heifer
C) Cow
D) Bull
  • 8. What mineral is essential for cattle and often provided as a salt lick?
A) Platinum
B) Uranium
C) Sodium
D) Gold
  • 9. What is bloat in cattle?
A) A skin condition
B) Excessive gas accumulation in the rumen
C) Loss of appetite
D) A respiratory disease
  • 10. What is dystocia?
A) Easy calving
B) Difficult calving
C) Rapid growth
D) High milk yield
  • 11. What is the best way to prevent pinkeye in cattle?
A) Decreasing water intake
B) Fly control
C) Applying sunscreen
D) Increasing grain consumption
  • 12. What is the name for the process of giving birth in cattle?
A) Mitosis
B) Metamorphosis
C) Photosynthesis
D) Parturition
  • 13. What is the purpose of creep feeding calves?
A) To train them to jump
B) To wean them early
C) To provide supplemental nutrition
D) To prevent them from growing
  • 14. What type of bedding is commonly used for cattle?
A) Plastic
B) Glass
C) Straw
D) Metal
  • 15. What is the target weight gain per day for growing cattle?
A) 10-12 lbs
B) 0-0.5 lbs
C) 5-7 lbs
D) 1.5-3 lbs
  • 16. What is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) commonly called?
A) Shipping Fever
B) Ringworm
C) Foot and Mouth Disease
D) Mad Cow Disease
  • 17. What is the term for a group of cattle?
A) Swarm
B) Herd
C) Pack
D) Flock
  • 18. What is the most important nutrient for cattle?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Water
  • 19. What is the purpose of rotational grazing?
A) To improve pasture health
B) To increase soil erosion
C) To prevent the cattle from eating
D) To make the cattle run faster
  • 20. How often should cattle be checked for signs of illness?
A) Daily
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Annually
  • 21. What is the primary sign of foot rot in cattle?
A) Increased appetite
B) Lameness
C) Weight gain
D) Shiny coat
  • 22. What is the withdrawal period for medications in cattle?
A) The time required for the drug to leave the animal's system
B) The time of day the drug is given
C) The time it takes to administer the drug
D) The shelf life of the drug
  • 23. Why is it important to provide shade for cattle in hot weather?
A) To improve their milk production
B) To prevent heat stress
C) To make them grow faster
D) To keep them clean
  • 24. Which of the following is NOT a method of identification for cattle?
A) Microchipping
B) Ear tagging
C) Painting
D) Branding
  • 25. What is the ideal water temperature for cattle?
A) 100-120°F
B) 0-32°F
C) Above 150°F
D) 40-80°F
  • 26. What is a common cause of hardware disease in cattle?
A) Ingestion of metal objects
B) Vitamin deficiency
C) Bacterial infection
D) Genetic defect
  • 27. Why is colostrum important for newborn calves?
A) It provides antibodies
B) It helps them sleep
C) It provides energy
D) It provides hydration
  • 28. What is the best way to control parasites in cattle?
A) Ignoring them
B) Integrated pest management
C) Using the same dewormer repeatedly
D) Overgrazing
  • 29. What is the average lifespan of a beef cow?
A) 6-10 years
B) 30-40 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 20-25 years
  • 30. What is the rumen in cattle?
A) The largest compartment of the stomach
B) The small intestine
C) The bladder
D) The large intestine
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