Lab Final

Question 1

An example of a vaccine used in pre-calving protocol that would be considered a modified live vaccine

Answer 1

CattleMaster Gold FP5 VL5

Question 2

several injectable products are used in pre-calving and post-calving protocol that are not considered vaccines. Name one of these products and describe specifically what the possible benefit to the cow or calf might be

Answer 2

Multimin
this injection helps the cow get zinc, copper, selenium, and manganese for proper nutrition
provides supplementation

Question 3

What are the numerical body condition scores for beef cattle? What is the optimal BCS range for a group of cows near calving?

Answer 3

1-9
5-7 is optimum for breeding

Question 4

We body condition score all of close-up pregnant cows in lab. BCS is typically done prior to calving but can be useful during other times of the production year. What would be one example of a production problem associated with cows that are too thin at calving?

Answer 4

They may be fatigued while calving and will need assistance during delivery
fail to conceive and cycle

Question 5

What was the commercial name of the dewormer used in pre-calving protocol? How was the product administered to the cows?

Answer 5

SafeGuard
orally

Question 6

Which vaccine was used in the pre-calving processing that will help protect against late term abortions

Answer 6

Cattlemaster gold FP5 VL5

Question 7

what is the term used to describe the distance that cattle can be from the handlers and still feel comfortable?

Answer 7

flight zone

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the location of the handler relative to the animals shoulder where movement forward or backward can be infulenced ?

Answer 8

point of balance

Question 9

What is a toxoid vaccine? Name one we used in our pre-calving processing

Answer 9

when vaccine protects against specific toxinx by rcontaining anitbodies
ScourBos 9

Question 10

On a score on 1-6, which score represents the mildest disposition?

Answer 10

1

Question 11

what is the temperament classification of disposition

Answer 11

very aggressive

Question 12

Since cattle are not able to talk, how do they communicate with each other?

Answer 12

by signaling with body movement and calling out

Question 13

Stress can compromise the health of otherwise normal cattle. What would be two examples of ways to reduce stress when handling cattle

Answer 13

move quietly
work in groups

Question 14

We vaccinate all cows and heifers prior to calving with Covexin 8. Name two diseases targeted by Covexin 8 vaccine

Answer 14

black leg
tetanus

Question 15

how to use calf puller

Answer 15

place on back side of cow, chain over the hops, being sure the tail isnt caught. Then you attach the chain on the feet of the calf to the puller and crank while stationing the puller at a down angle

Question 16

What does EID represent

Answer 16

Electronic identification

Question 17

describe how to fix prolapse in cow

Answer 17

First clean the exposed area, then you would carefully push the prolapse back in, stitching is needed to make sure the prolapse does not reoccur

Question 18

what is calf head snare used for

Answer 18

make sure head placement stays correct during birth

Question 19

briefly describe the most important steps of freeze branding starting with

Answer 19

a. cool the branding irons and restrain the animal
b. shave a square in desire area
c. clean area with alcohol to remove oils
d. align and firmly press brand with rocking motion to area for 45 sec
e. place branding irons back into coolant

Question 20

What is OB chains and puller used for

Answer 20

used to pull the calf out of the cow if there is difficulty during birth

Question 21

what is the most significant difference between using liquid nitrogen or dry ice and alcohol for freeze branding?

Answer 21

liquid nitrogen will get colder faster
dry ice and alcohol will stay colder longer

Question 22

Which type of RFID ear tag allows for reading from 3 ft away

Answer 22

half duplex

Question 23

Which type if RFID ear tag is approved by the USDA animal disease and traceability identification

Answer 23

half duplex

Question 24

If done properly, a freeze brand will be visible as what on black cattle? What actually happens to the skin of a colored calf if freeze branded properly

Answer 24

it will be visible as white hair where the brand was
the color pigment in the hair follicle is destroyed which results in growth of white hair

Question 25

You observe a cow giving birth. You see two feet coming out. If the tips of the feet are pointing down and the hoof sole is pointing up, is delivery normal or breech?

Answer 25

breech

Question 26

Why is it more likely for a first calf heifer to have calving difficulties than the cow?

Answer 26

It is easier for the calf to get stuck, since the first calf heifer is smaller

Question 27

If you were to sample your forages and send those samples off to a forage analysis lab to determine the nutrient composition, what would be the two most important nutrients in the feed that help you balance a ration

Answer 27

protein and energy

Question 28

If you harvested 100 large round bales of first cutting hay, how many bales (min) should you core sample and compile for an accurate forage analysis

Answer 28

10 bales minimum

Question 29

Name by product feed that originates this common agricultural product being processes for human consumables

Answer 29

corn- ddg
soybeans- soy hulls