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How to Raise Cattle
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the typical gestation period for cattle?
A) 365 days
B) 150 days
C) 200 days
D) 283 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) Fruit
C) Grain
D) Forage
  • 4. What is the process of giving birth in cattle called?
A) Hatching
B) Calving
C) Lambing
D) Farrowing
  • 5. What is a castrated male bovine called?
A) Bull
B) Steer
C) Cow
D) Heifer
  • 6. Which vitamin is most commonly supplemented in cattle feed?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin A
  • 7. What is the term for a young female bovine that has not yet had a calf?
A) Cow
B) Steer
C) Heifer
D) Bull
  • 8. What is the best method for identifying individual cattle?
A) Color
B) Weight
C) Ear tags
D) Horns
  • 9. What is the most common cause of calf scours (diarrhea)?
A) Infection
B) Weather
C) Malnutrition
D) Genetics
  • 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) Lying down
B) Shivering
C) Panting
D) Increased appetite
  • 12. Which parasite is commonly treated with dewormers in cattle?
A) Ticks
B) Lice
C) Mites
D) Roundworms
  • 13. What is the ideal body condition score for a beef cow at calving?
A) 7-8
B) 5-6
C) 9
D) 2-3
  • 14. What type of fence is most effective for containing cattle?
A) Chain-link fence
B) Snow fence
C) Electric fence
D) Hedge fence
  • 15. What is colostrum important for?
A) Growth
B) Appetite
C) Immunity
D) Digestion
  • 16. What is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) commonly known as?
A) Mad Cow Disease
B) Shipping Fever
C) Ringworm
D) Foot and Mouth 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) Leather Production
C) Milk Production
D) Meat 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) Prevent Disease
B) Supplement Nutrition
C) Improve Pasture Quality
D) Reduce Weaning Stress
  • 21. What is the withdrawal period for antibiotics?
A) Time to see effects
B) Time to administer
C) Time before slaughter
D) None
  • 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) 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) Foot Rot
C) Overeating Disease
D) Pinkeye
  • 25. What is the best time of day to work cattle?
A) Late afternoon
B) Early morning
C) Mid-day
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 weigh cattle
B) To feed cattle
C) To move cattle
D) To clean 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) Three stomachs
C) One stomach with four compartments
D) Four separate stomachs
  • 30. What is the most important thing to keep clean when raising cattle?
A) Feed
B) Cattle
C) Fencing
D) Water source
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