How to Raise Cattle
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for cattle?
A) 365 days
B) 200 days
C) 150 days
D) 283 days
  • 2. Which of the following is a common breed of beef cattle?
A) Jersey
B) Angus
C) Leghorn
D) Holstein
  • 3. What is the primary component of a cow's diet?
A) Grain
B) Protein Supplements
C) Forage
D) Fruit
  • 4. What is the process of giving birth in cattle called?
A) Hatching
B) Lambing
C) Calving
D) Farrowing
  • 5. What is a castrated male bovine called?
A) Steer
B) Bull
C) Cow
D) Heifer
  • 6. Which vitamin is most commonly supplemented in cattle feed?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin C
  • 7. What is the term for a young female bovine that has not yet had a calf?
A) Steer
B) Bull
C) Cow
D) Heifer
  • 8. What is the best method for identifying individual cattle?
A) Ear tags
B) Horns
C) Color
D) Weight
  • 9. What is the most common cause of calf scours (diarrhea)?
A) Infection
B) Malnutrition
C) Genetics
D) Weather
  • 10. What is the purpose of rotational grazing?
A) Weight Gain
B) Weed Control
C) Pasture Management
D) Breed Improvement
  • 11. What is a common sign of heat stress in cattle?
A) Lying down
B) Shivering
C) Increased appetite
D) Panting
  • 12. Which parasite is commonly treated with dewormers in cattle?
A) Roundworms
B) Lice
C) Ticks
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) Hedge fence
B) Electric fence
C) Snow fence
D) Chain-link fence
  • 15. What is colostrum important for?
A) Growth
B) Digestion
C) Immunity
D) Appetite
  • 16. What is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) commonly known as?
A) Ringworm
B) Foot and Mouth Disease
C) Mad Cow Disease
D) Shipping Fever
  • 17. What is the process of artificially inseminating a cow called?
A) Natural Breeding
B) Embryo Transfer
C) AI
D) Cloning
  • 18. What is the primary use of dairy cattle?
A) Leather Production
B) Meat Production
C) Wool Production
D) Milk Production
  • 19. What mineral is essential for preventing grass tetany in cattle?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Magnesium
D) Phosphorus
  • 20. What is the purpose of creep feeding calves?
A) Prevent Disease
B) Improve Pasture Quality
C) Reduce Weaning Stress
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) Hornless
B) Horned
C) Polled
D) Dehorned
  • 23. What is the most important factor in weaning calves successfully?
A) Reducing Stress
B) Isolating Calves
C) Changing Pastures
D) Increasing Grain Intake
  • 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) Isolate it
B) Slaughter immediately
C) Keep it with the herd
D) Nothing
  • 27. What is the purpose of a cattle prod?
A) To clean cattle
B) To weigh cattle
C) To feed cattle
D) To move cattle
  • 28. What type of vaccination do calves require?
A) 3-way
B) 7-way
C) 1-way
D) 5-way
  • 29. How many stomachs does a cow have?
A) Two stomachs
B) One stomach with four compartments
C) Four separate stomachs
D) Three stomachs
  • 30. What is the most important thing to keep clean when raising cattle?
A) Water source
B) Cattle
C) Feed
D) Fencing
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