Unit 8-Improving Beef Cattle Reproduction

Question 1

The most recommended bull-cow ration is 1 bull to ______ cows

Answer 1

25

Question 2

Bulls should have a ________ evaluation before use.

Answer 2

Breeding Soundness

Question 3

Bulls should have a body condition score of ______ to _____ at the start of breeding season.

Answer 3

5,6

Question 4

Cows with the body score of 5-6 should begin to cycle back at about ____ to ______ after the birth of the calf

Answer 4

45,50

Question 5

A synthetic _______ product is used for estrous synchronization

Answer 5

hormone

Question 6

Estrous Synchronization is especially useful for herd operators using __________

Answer 6

Artificial Insemination (AI)

Question 7

Raising _____ levels significantly improved fertility measures in yearling bulls

Answer 7

zinc

Question 8

Calving time is a good time to review your herd ______ program with a vetrinarian

Answer 8

Health

Question 9

When mature bulls are used, the bull to cow ration is 1 bull to 30-35 cows, may help to reduce costs. True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Bulls evaluations are used to help herd operators with what…

Answer 10

Which bulls need supplemental nutrition

Question 11

The advantages of estrous syncronization include what….

Answer 11

Calving season is shortened, calf crop is more uniform in size and age, AI technitions can breed more cows in each visit

Question 12

_____ levels in bulls feed rations may be to low

Answer 12

Zinc