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