How to Raise Cattle
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for cattle?
A) 150 days
B) 283 days
C) 365 days
D) 200 days
  • 2. Which of the following is a common breed of beef cattle?
A) Angus
B) Jersey
C) Holstein
D) Leghorn
  • 3. What is the primary component of a cow's diet?
A) Forage
B) Grain
C) Fruit
D) Protein Supplements
  • 4. What is the process of giving birth in cattle called?
A) Calving
B) Lambing
C) Hatching
D) Farrowing
  • 5. What is a castrated male bovine called?
A) Heifer
B) Steer
C) Bull
D) Cow
  • 6. Which vitamin is most commonly supplemented in cattle feed?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin C
  • 7. What is the term for a young female bovine that has not yet had a calf?
A) Heifer
B) Cow
C) Steer
D) Bull
  • 8. What is the best method for identifying individual cattle?
A) Horns
B) Color
C) Ear tags
D) Weight
  • 9. What is the most common cause of calf scours (diarrhea)?
A) Genetics
B) Infection
C) Weather
D) Malnutrition
  • 10. What is the purpose of rotational grazing?
A) Pasture Management
B) Weed Control
C) Weight Gain
D) Breed Improvement
  • 11. What is a common sign of heat stress in cattle?
A) Increased appetite
B) Panting
C) Lying down
D) Shivering
  • 12. Which parasite is commonly treated with dewormers in cattle?
A) Ticks
B) Lice
C) Roundworms
D) Mites
  • 13. What is the ideal body condition score for a beef cow at calving?
A) 7-8
B) 2-3
C) 9
D) 5-6
  • 14. What type of fence is most effective for containing cattle?
A) Snow fence
B) Chain-link fence
C) Electric fence
D) Hedge fence
  • 15. What is colostrum important for?
A) Appetite
B) Growth
C) Immunity
D) Digestion
  • 16. What is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) commonly known as?
A) Mad Cow Disease
B) Ringworm
C) Foot and Mouth Disease
D) Shipping Fever
  • 17. What is the process of artificially inseminating a cow called?
A) Cloning
B) AI
C) Natural Breeding
D) Embryo Transfer
  • 18. What is the primary use of dairy cattle?
A) Wool Production
B) Leather Production
C) Milk Production
D) Meat Production
  • 19. What mineral is essential for preventing grass tetany in cattle?
A) Calcium
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Magnesium
  • 20. What is the purpose of creep feeding calves?
A) Prevent Disease
B) Reduce Weaning Stress
C) Improve Pasture Quality
D) Supplement Nutrition
  • 21. What is the withdrawal period for antibiotics?
A) Time to administer
B) Time to see effects
C) None
D) Time before slaughter
  • 22. What is the term for a cow without horns, either naturally or removed?
A) Dehorned
B) Polled
C) Hornless
D) Horned
  • 23. What is the most important factor in weaning calves successfully?
A) Isolating Calves
B) Reducing Stress
C) Increasing Grain Intake
D) Changing Pastures
  • 24. What is the common name for the disease caused by Clostridium perfringens type D?
A) Overeating Disease
B) Blackleg
C) Pinkeye
D) Foot Rot
  • 25. What is the best time of day to work cattle?
A) Late afternoon
B) Mid-day
C) Early morning
D) Evening
  • 26. What should a cattle producer do with a sick animal?
A) Slaughter immediately
B) Keep it with the herd
C) Isolate it
D) Nothing
  • 27. What is the purpose of a cattle prod?
A) To move cattle
B) To clean cattle
C) To weigh cattle
D) To feed cattle
  • 28. What type of vaccination do calves require?
A) 5-way
B) 7-way
C) 3-way
D) 1-way
  • 29. How many stomachs does a cow have?
A) One stomach with four compartments
B) Three stomachs
C) Two stomachs
D) Four separate stomachs
  • 30. What is the most important thing to keep clean when raising cattle?
A) Water source
B) Fencing
C) Cattle
D) Feed
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