Beef Quality Assurance Chapter 3

Attention to basic sanitation practices and proper animal health techniques can decrease the chance of the spread of diseases.

• True
• False

Which of the following IS NOT one of the typical sources of disease transmission between cattle?

• Impure water
• Other animals and pets
• Feedstuffs contaminated with feces
• Cattle within the herd that don't social distance or wear masks appropriately

Which people should be included in your farm's Biosecurity Resource Group/Team? Check all that apply.

• Extension Specialist
• Nutritionist
• Operation Supervisors
• Suppliers with Biologic Organism Control
• Veterinarian

When processing cattle, it is important to handle the healthiest animals first.

• True
• False

It is safe for manure to mix with a cow's water source, as long as it is for less than 48 hours.

• True
• False

Replacement cattle should be kept off of any pasture where manure has been spread for at least 10 years.

• True
• False

How long should producers quarantine new animals on their farm?

• 1 week
• 2-3 weeks
• 3-4 weeks
• New animals do not need to be quarantined

Due to the rural nature of many cattle worker facilities, it is fine to let cattle handlers use the restroom behind the working facilities as long as no one is looking.

• True
• False

If the water supply that your cattle drink from has been contaminated, who should be notified?

• Your parents
• Local emergency service technichians
• The farm manager
• The bull

Read and follow all _____ directions for all control products.

• Internet
• Social Media
• Label
• Word of Mouth