Exam 18: Beef and Dairy Cattle Breed Identification and Production Management

Which production system's goal is to raise a calf to market size and then sell it for profit?

Which of the following metabolic conditions causes low blood sugar?

A square knot is often used to tie a cow.

A metal bar over the hips can be used as an anti-kick device.

The average score of a cow's body on a body condition scoring chart is _________.

Slid manure systems are commonly used in large cattle production systems.

List 4 rules or regulations that are used by the DHI program.

Dewormers is the common term for __________________________.

Brucellosis is commonly called ______________ disease.

Leptospirosis is spread by contact with ______________________.

List 4 types of permanent identification methods used with cattle.

Cow tails can cause injury to people.

The estimated traits of bulls and cows that determine if their young will produce superior or inferior characteristics is called __________________.

The cattle disease "red nose" is the common name for ___________________.

Cattle are usually fed ____ to ____ times a day.

List 3 signs of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD).