Beef Quiz Bowl #3

According to "Corral and Working Facilities for Beef Cattle," what is the most common error in holding pen design?

_________ is the body's capacity to fatten and retain fat.

Which of these is NOT a common type of headgate?

A bloodless method of male castration that uses a thick rubber band around the testicles until they fall off

Which of the following are NOT steps to avoid calving problems?

When fire branding, what technique is used?

Calves from a few weeks of age until what age may be castrated without serious consequences?

Which of these is NOT desirable in a working chute?

Instrument used to castrate bull calves in a bloodless method that crushes the blood and nerve supply

What should a freeze branding iron look like?

According to "Corral and Working Facilities for Beef Cattle," list 3 desirable characteristics of a loading chute?

Depending on the type of implant, an implant releases (or pays out) compound for how many days?

What is defined as "a specialized holding pen which funnels cattle into the working or loading chutes."

List 3 beef cattle characteristics to take into consideration when handling cattle.

Where do cattle typically graze in a pasture?

When freeze branding cattle, how long should the iron be held to the hide?

Which one of these is NOT a type of dehorning instrument used on small calves?

Compared to other common foods, beef from implanted cattle have what level of estrogen activity?

In designing your working pens, should sides be open (so cattle can see out) or solid (to restrict their view)?

What is NOT a factor to consider when selecting a head gate or squeeze chute?

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for constructing a corral and working facility?

Tube dehorners may be used on calves up to how many months of age?

Instrument used for removing the testicle with a cutting blade, while crushing the blood vessels to control hemorrage.

When fire branding, what causes scalding?

What is the term used for the release of the compound from a growth implant?