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WorksheetsHGP Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs)?
Vitamins and minerals given to cattle for better health
Supplements of hormones that naturally occur in all cattle
Synthetic chemicals used to increase weight gain in cattle
Antibiotics used to treat cattle diseases
Why are HGPs used in the cattle industry?
To improve the taste of beef
To increase productivity and minimise environmental impacts
To decrease feed intake in cattle
To reduce weight gain in cattle
Who uses HGPs?
Only feedlot industry in NSW
Only beef producers in Northern Australia
Only grass fattened cattle producers in NSW
All beef producers at many rural retail outlets
What are the hormone levels in beef from cattle given HGPs?
Lower than common foods like chicken and pork
Negligible difference compared to untreated cattle
Slightly higher than common foods like eggs and milk
Much higher than common foods like soybean oil and cabbage
Are HGPs safe for us and the animals?
No, they are harmful to animals but safe for humans
Yes, they are safe for animals but harmful to humans
Yes, they are safe for human consumption
No, they are harmful to both humans and animals
Do HGPs affect meat quality?
No, they have no effect on meat quality
Yes, they make the meat tougher and less juicy
Yes, they can affect tenderness of some cuts but can be managed
Yes, they improve the taste and tenderness of the meat
Are there any environmental benefits in treating cattle with HGPs?
Yes, they increase greenhouse emissions
Yes, they decrease total lifetime greenhouse emissions
No, they increase the need for more feed and water
No, they have no impact on environmental sustainability
Are HGPs used in other countries?
No, they are only used in Australia
Yes, they are registered for use in many countries
Yes, they are only used in European Union
No, they are banned in all countries except Australia
If HGPs were not used, what would happen to the Australian cattle herd?
It would decrease by two million head
It would decrease by seven percent
It would increase by seven percent
It would remain the same
What is the main reason for using HGPs in the cattle industry?
To improve the taste of beef
To increase productivity and minimise environmental impacts
To decrease the cost of feed
To increase the size of cattle
What is the role of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) in relation to HGPs?
To conduct research on the effects of HGPs on cattle
To promote the use of HGPs in Australia
To regulate the use of HGPs and ensure they are safe for consumers and not harmful to animals
To ban the use of HGPs in Australia
What is the impact of HGP use on the growth rate and feed conversion efficiency of cattle?
Growth rate is increased by 15-30% and feed conversion efficiency is decreased by 5-15%
Growth rate is decreased by 10-30% and feed conversion efficiency is increased by 5-15%
Growth rate is decreased by 5-15% and feed conversion efficiency is increased by 15-30%
Growth rate is increased by 10-30% and feed conversion efficiency is increased by 5-15%
What is the stance of the European Union on the use of HGPs?
They have approved their use and import of products from treated cattle since 1998
They have banned their use and import of products from treated cattle since 1998
They have banned their use but allow import of products from treated cattle
They have approved their use but banned import of products from treated cattle
What is the impact of HGP use on the Australian beef industry?
It decreases the overall beef production by 2.3 million tonnes
It increases the overall beef production by 2.3 million tonnes
It decreases the need for cattle by 7%
It increases the need for cattle by 7%
What is the main reason for using HGPs in the feedlot industry in NSW?
To increase the size of cattle
To increase productivity and minimise environmental impacts
To improve the taste of beef
To decrease the cost of feed
What is the effect of HGPs on the reproductive system of cattle?
They cause infertility in female cattle
They have no effect on the reproductive system
They increase the fertility of male cattle
They cause abnormal growth in the reproductive organs
What is the impact of HGPs on the environment?
They contribute to global warming
They help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
They cause water pollution
They have no impact on the environment
What is the effect of HGPs on the immune system of cattle?
They strengthen the immune system
They weaken the immune system
They have no effect on the immune system
They cause immune disorders in cattle
What is the effect of HGPs on the growth rate of cattle?
They increase the growth rate by 20-40%
They decrease the growth rate by 10-20%
They have no effect on the growth rate
They decrease the growth rate by 20-40%
What is the impact of HGPs on the feed conversion efficiency of cattle?
They increase the feed conversion efficiency by 10-20%
They decrease the feed conversion efficiency by 5-15%
They have no effect on the feed conversion efficiency
They increase the feed conversion efficiency by 5-15%
