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