WorksheetsBeef Science Review
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Bovine
a)
Castrated male after puberty
b)
Another name for the abomasum
c)
Uncastrated male beef/dairy animal
d)
Scientific name for cattle
2.
Abomasum
a)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
b)
�Grinds� the food material and prepares the food material for chemical breakdown
c)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
d)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
3.
Age of puberty
a)
18-24 Months
b)
6-12 months
c)
4-6 Months
d)
12-18 Months
4.
Banding
a)
The use of extreme heat or cold temperatures to mark the skin with a number or symbol
b)
Method of castrating male livestock by using a tight rubber band placed over the testicle area to cut off circulation and cause the tissue to fall off
c)
Surgical removal of the testicals to prevent reproduction
d)
Antibiotics produced in the first 24 hours of the mother's milk to protect the immune system of the calf
5.
Bloat
a)
Condition in cattle that causes the stomach to rotate out of place
b)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
c)
Caused by a bacterium found in the blood, urine & milk of infected animals
d)
Air ingested into the stomach causing the stomach to swell
6.
Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD)
a)
Reproductive disease caused by microorganism that cause abortion
b)
Condition in cattle that causes the stomach to rotate out of place
c)
Virus in cattle causing diarrhea
d)
Surgical removal of the testicals to prevent reproduction
7.
Branding
a)
Surgical removal of the testicals to prevent reproduction
b)
Antibiotics produced in the first 24 hours of the mother's milk to protect the immune system of the calf
c)
Process of removing the horns to prevent injury to people and other animals
d)
The use of extreme heat or cold temperatures to mark the skin with a number or symbol
8.
Name this breed
a)
Brahman
b)
Gelbvieh
c)
Hereford
d)
Holstein
9.
Brucellosis
a)
Occurs when cattle are grazing succulent, immature grass. Causes thrashing then death
b)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
c)
Condition in cattle that causes the stomach to rotate out of place
d)
Reproductive disease caused by microorganism that cause abortion
10.
Bull
a)
Another name for a cow
b)
Castrated male after puberty
c)
Uncastrated male beef/dairy animal
d)
Young female
11.
Bull Calf
a)
Young female
b)
Young male
c)
Castrated male beef/dairy animals
d)
Another name for a cow
12.
Butterfat
a)
Percent of fat in the milk
b)
Mastitis
c)
Amount in pounds of milk that a cow produces during a lactation period
d)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
13.
Calf
a)
Castrated male after puberty
b)
Female beef/dairy animal that has not had a calf. (Usually less than 18-24 months of age)
c)
Baby Deer
d)
Young beef/dairy animal either male or female.
14.
Calving
a)
The act of giving birth in cattle.
b)
Percent of fat in the milk
c)
Amount in pounds of milk that a cow produces during a lactation period
d)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
15.
Castration
a)
Antibiotics produced in the first 24 hours of the mother's milk to protect the immune system of the calf
b)
Process of removing the horns to prevent injury to people and other animals
c)
Surgical removal of the testicals to prevent reproduction
d)
The use of extreme heat or cold temperatures to mark the skin with a number or symbol
16.
Colostrum
a)
Instrument used to stretch bands over the testicles for castration
b)
Antibiotics produced in the first 24 hours of the mother's milk to protect the immune system of the calf
c)
Method of castrating male livestock by using a tight rubber band placed over the testicle area to cut off circulation and cause the tissue to fall off
d)
Condition in dairy cattle that causes low blood sugar
17.
Name this breed
a)
Charolais
b)
Jersey
c)
Shorthorn
d)
Brown Swiss
18.
Cow
a)
Uncastrated male beef/dairy animal
b)
Female beef/dairy animal that has not had a calf. (Usually less than 18-24 months of age)
c)
Female beef/dairy animal that has had a calf
d)
Female twin born with a bull calf, approximately 99.9% of time, sterile
19.
Culled
a)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
b)
Method of castrating male livestock by using a tight rubber band placed over the testicle area to cut off circulation and cause the tissue to fall off
c)
To remove from the herd
d)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
20.
Cutability
a)
The use of extreme heat or cold temperatures to mark the skin with a number or symbol
b)
The appearance of intramuscular fat within the meat as lines through the meat layers
c)
Quality and quantity of meat from a beef animal
d)
To remove from the herd
21.
Dehorning
a)
Process of removing the horns to prevent injury to people and other animals
b)
Instrument used to stretch bands over the testicles for castration
c)
Caused by a bacterium found in the blood, urine & milk of infected animals
d)
Surgical removal of the testicals to prevent reproduction
22.
Displaced Abomasum
a)
Reproductive disease caused by microorganism that cause abortion
b)
Condition in dairy cattle that causes low blood sugar
c)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
d)
Condition in cattle that causes the stomach to rotate out of place
23.
Dual purpose breed
a)
The appearance of intramuscular fat within the meat as lines through the meat layers
b)
Process of removing the horns to prevent injury to people and other animals
c)
Process of removing the horns to prevent injury to people and other animals
d)
A breed that serves more than one purpose, such as both a meat and dairy animals
24.
Duration of Estus
a)
6-10 Hours
b)
8-12 Hours
c)
12-18 hours
d)
24-36 Hours
25.
Elastrator
a)
Process of removing the horns to prevent injury to people and other animals
b)
Instrument used to stretch bands over the testicles for castration
c)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
d)
Surgical removal of the testicals to prevent reproduction
26.
Environment, Genetics, Stage of Production, & Age of Cow
a)
Where milk comes from
b)
Milk Products
c)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
d)
Gestation
27.
Estrous Cycle
a)
Age at which reproductive organs become functional
b)
Repetitive cycle occurring when pregnancy does not
c)
Length of time of pregnancy
d)
Act of giving birth
28.
Estrus
a)
Age at which reproductive organs become functional
b)
Length of time of pregnancy
c)
Act of giving birth
d)
�Heat� or receptivity to mating
29.
Fermentation Vat
a)
Another name for the rumen
b)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
c)
�Grinds� the food material and prepares the food material for chemical breakdown
d)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
30.
Fertilization
a)
Age at which reproductive organs become functional
b)
Act of giving birth
c)
Length of time of pregnancy
d)
Egg & Sperm unite
31.
Forager
a)
Animal that eats grass and pasture
b)
The use of extreme heat or cold temperatures to mark the skin with a number or symbol
c)
To remove from the herd
d)
Method of castrating male livestock by using a tight rubber band placed over the testicle area to cut off circulation and cause the tissue to fall off
32.
Freemartin
a)
Span of time that a cow is giving milk
b)
Another name for the abomasum
c)
Another name for the reticulum
d)
Female twin born with a bull calf, approximately 99.9% of time, sterile
33.
Freshening
a)
Percent of fat in the milk
b)
Amount in pounds of milk that a cow produces during a lactation period
c)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
d)
The act of giving birth in dairy animals.
34.
Gestation
a)
Age at which reproductive organs become functional
b)
Cage-like structure made of metal pipes that holds a cow and prevents the cow from kicking during restraint
c)
Length of time of pregnancy
d)
Act of giving birth
35.
Gestation Length
a)
365 Days
b)
275-280 Days
c)
265 Dayss
d)
283-285 Days
36.
Grass Tetany
a)
Reproductive disease caused by microorganism that cause abortion
b)
Occurs when cattle are grazing succulent, immature grass. Causes thrashing then death
c)
Condition in dairy cattle that causes low blood sugar
d)
Condition in cattle that causes the stomach to rotate out of place
37.
Heifer
a)
Female beef/dairy animal that has not had a calf. (Usually less than 18-24 months of age)
b)
A grandma cow
c)
Female beef/dairy animal that has had a calf
d)
Female twin born with a bull calf, approximately 99.9% of time, sterile
38.
Heifer Calf
a)
Female beef/dairy animal that has not had a calf. (Usually less than 18-24 months of age)
b)
Young Male
c)
Young Female
d)
Female twin born with a bull calf, approximately 99.9% of time, sterile
39.
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
a)
Caused by a bacterium found in the blood, urine & milk of infected animals
b)
Low blood calcium condition called hypocalcemia
c)
Occurs when cattle are grazing succulent, immature grass. Causes thrashing then death
d)
Respiratory virus affecting cattle
40.
Ketosis
a)
Instrument used to stretch bands over the testicles for castration
b)
Occurs when cattle are grazing succulent, immature grass. Causes thrashing then death
c)
Condition in dairy cattle that causes low blood sugar
d)
Low blood calcium condition called hypocalcemia
41.
Lactation
a)
Percent of fat in the milk
b)
Span of time that a cow is giving milk
c)
Amount in pounds of milk that a cow produces during a lactation period
d)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
42.
Length of Estrous Cycle
a)
15-28 Days
b)
24-30 Days
c)
32-35 Days
d)
19-23 Days
43.
Leptospirosis
a)
Caused by a bacterium found in the blood, urine & milk of infected animals
b)
Condition in dairy cattle that causes low blood sugar
c)
Inflammation of the mammary gland
d)
Occurs when cattle are grazing succulent, immature grass. Causes thrashing then death
44.
Mammary system
a)
The act of giving birth in cattle.
b)
Percent of fat in the milk
c)
Amount in pounds of milk that a cow produces during a lactation period
d)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
45.
Many plies
a)
Another name for omasum
b)
Rumen
c)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
d)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
46.
Marbling
a)
Method of castrating male livestock by using a tight rubber band placed over the testicle area to cut off circulation and cause the tissue to fall off
b)
The appearance of intramuscular fat within the meat as lines through the meat layers
c)
Antibiotics produced in the first 24 hours of the mother's milk to protect the immune system of the calf
d)
To remove from the herd
47.
Mastitis
a)
Reproductive condition in female animals where the afterbirth materials have not passed within eight hours after labor
b)
Instrument used to stretch bands over the testicles for castration
c)
Occurs when cattle are grazing succulent, immature grass. Causes thrashing then death
d)
Inflammation of the mammary gland
48.
Milk Fever
a)
Reproductive condition in female animals where the afterbirth materials have not passed within eight hours after labor
b)
Caused by a bacterium found in the blood, urine & milk of infected animals
c)
Inflammation of the mammary gland
d)
Low blood calcium condition called hypocalcemia
49.
Milk Production
a)
The act of giving birth in cattle.
b)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
c)
Amount in pounds of milk that a cow produces during a lactation period
d)
Percent of fat in the milk
50.
Omasum
a)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
b)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
c)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
d)
�Grinds� the food material and prepares the food material for chemical breakdown
51.
Parturition
a)
Age at which reproductive organs become functional
b)
Head gate that holds the head of a cow in place during restraint
c)
Cage-like structure made of metal pipes that holds a cow and prevents the cow from kicking during restraint
d)
Act of giving birth
52.
Polled
a)
To remove from the herd
b)
Scientific name for cattle
c)
Animal that eats grass and pasture
d)
No horn growth
53.
Retained Placenta
a)
Inflammation of the mammary gland
b)
Reproductive condition in female animals where the afterbirth materials have not passed within eight hours after labor
c)
Caused by a bacterium found in the blood, urine & milk of infected animals
d)
Condition in dairy cattle that causes low blood sugar
54.
Reticulum
a)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
b)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
c)
�Grinds� the food material and prepares the food material for chemical breakdown
d)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
55.
Rumen
a)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
b)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
c)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
d)
�Grinds� the food material and prepares the food material for chemical breakdown
56.
Rumen capacity
a)
Around 75 gallons
b)
Normal 25-30 gallons, up to 55-65 gallons
c)
Over 100 gallons
d)
Under 20 gallons
57.
Ruminant
a)
The appearance of intramuscular fat within the meat as lines through the meat layers
b)
Parts of the cow directly responsible for producing and storing milk
c)
A mammal whose stomach has 4 parts (rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum)
d)
Antibiotics produced in the first 24 hours of the mother's milk to protect the immune system of the calf
58.
Squeeze Chute
a)
Age at which reproductive organs become functional
b)
Cage-like structure made of metal pipes that holds a cow and prevents the cow from kicking during restraint
c)
Inflammation of the mammary gland
d)
Instrument used to stretch bands over the testicles for castration
59.
Steer
a)
Uncastrated male beef/dairy animal
b)
Scientific name for cattle
c)
Female beef/dairy animal that has had a calf
d)
Castrated male beef/dairy animals
60.
The digestive system of ruminant animals starts with
a)
The true, glandular stomach very similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.
b)
Mouth, Teeth, & Tongue
c)
The organ that allows for bacterial and chemical breakdown of fiber to gain the proteins and energy from plant sources
d)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
61.
The honeycomb
a)
Rumen
b)
Omasum
c)
Reticulum
d)
Abomasum
62.
The true stomach
a)
Honeycomb-like interior surface, this part helps to remove foreign matter from the food material.
b)
Another name for the abomasum
c)
Rumen
d)
�Grinds� the food material and prepares the food material for chemical breakdown
63.
What is this breed?
a)
Brahman
b)
Jersey
c)
Brown Swiss
d)
Angus
64.
a)
Angus
b)
Simmental
65.
a)
Charolais
b)
Simmental
66.
a)
Red Angus
b)
Limousin
67.
a)
Horned Bull
b)
Hereford
68.
a)
Polled Hereford
b)
Hereford
69.
a)
Simmental
b)
Charolais
70.
a)
Longhorn
b)
Shorthorn
71.
a)
Watusi
b)
Waygu
72.
a)
Ukrainian Blue
b)
Belgian Blue
73.
This is the most popular breed of cattle in the United States.
a)
Angus
b)
Brangus
c)
Red Poll
d)
Braford
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