Jr Quiz Bowl Page 6-11 - Set 1

What is the scientific name for mad cow disease?

• E. coli

• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

• Johne's Disease

• Tuberculosis

How many pounds are in a bushel of soybeans?

• 50 pounds

• 56 pounds

• 60 pounds

• 72 pounds

What is the function of the epithelium in dairy cows?

• Absorbs nutrients from the intestines

• Secretes milk

• Contracts to force milk out of the alveoli

• Produces red blood cells

What is the term used to describe the appearance and performance characteristics that an animal shows or demonstrates?

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Heterosis

• Crossbreeding

What is the common name for Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis?

• Foot Rot

• Johne's Disease

• Mad Cow Disease

• Tuberculosis

What vitamin is used to prevent white muscle disease in livestock?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

What is the smallest soil particle?

• Silt

• Clay

• Sand

• Gravel

What is the name of the feed component found in plant cell walls that is not digestible by the cow?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lignin

• Cellulose

What feed additive is introduced at harvest in order to stimulate fermentation, reduce dry matter loss, and boost digestibility?

• Silage bacterial inoculants

• Growth hormones

• Antibiotics

• Antibiotic-free additives

What is the fast food chain that uses the most milk?

• Burger King

• Wendy’s

• McDonald's

• Taco Bell