Beef Quality Assurance Chapter 7

What type of body condition score does this animal have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

Which body condition score indicates cattle that are extremely obese?

• 1
• 3
• 5
• 7
• 9

What target BCS should producers aim for at calving for optimum production and cow/calf health?

• 1-3
• 3-5
• 5-7
• 7-9

Which vitamins are critical for immune system functionality?

• Vitamins A and E
• Vitamins B & C
• Vitamins D and Se
• Vitamins Fe and Co

Veterinary Feed Directives ensure that antibiotics cannot be legally use din animal feeds without a veterinarian's prescription.

• True
• False

Which of the following are good bacteria added to rations to stabilize intestinal microflora and decrease the risk of pathogenic bacteria?

• Ionophores
• Vitamin & mineral packs
• Prebiotics
• Probiotics
• Enzymes

Mycotoxins can be present in feeds without visible mold growth.

• True
• False

What is the most important nutrient in the beef cattle diet?

• Protein
• Carbohydrates/Energy
• Fats and Lipids
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Water

Feeding plans should account for the increased energy needs that cows experience during the colder winter months.

• True
• False

If your cattle experience a temporary decline in BCS during droughts or widespread shortages of feedstuffs, you have failed basic principles of BQA.

• True
• False