Beef Production Unit Test

U.S. ranks _________ in beef production

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

Where does Missouri rank in beef production?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

What is the most common breed of beef cow in the United States?

• Hereford
• Angus
• Charolais
• Shorthorn

The Brangus is a cross between what two type of beef cows?

• Angus and Beefmaster
• Angus and Brahman
• Angus and Shorthorn
• Angus and Hereford

Which of the following statements about feedlot handling facilities is true?

• Cows prefer straight alleys to walk through.
• Cows prefer very little light when walking in squeeze shoot.
• Cows prefer to follow one another, so round holding pens work best.
• Cows prefer loud noises during handling.

The normal temperature of a cow is _________________.

• 101 degrees Fahrenheit
• 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit
• 102 degrees Fahrenheit
• 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit

What part of the cow is discarded at slaughtering?

• Tail
• Ears
• Head
• Legs

What part of the cow is the most important by-product when slaughtering?

• Head
• Hooves
• Tail
• Hide

How do you apply subcutaneous vaccines?

• In the muscle
• Under the skin
• In the nasal passage
• In the jugular vein

How do you apply Intramuscular vaccines?

• In the muscle
• Under the skin
• In the nasal passage
• In the jugular vein