Question: Proper identification of animals:
is required for pedigrees and performance records
may be either temporary or permanent
is necessary to keep accurate quality assurance records when medications
all of the above.
Question: If an medication label says the drug is only to be used on hogs, can it ever legally be used on cattle?
yes, if you've used it before and it has worked.
yes, if prescribed by a veterinarian.
no, never.
both answers a and b.
Question: Which of the following would NOT be part of a herd health management plan?
vaccinating your animals to prevent disease.
working with other family members so everyone understands proper quality assurance principles.
"holding" your market animals at a certain weight by restricting feed and water.
treating animals for parasites.
Question: Which of the following would be inappropriate handling of cattle?
slow, quiet movements by cattle handlers
grouping animals by size or type prior to moving
using electric prods on stubborn cattle
Question: A beef carcass with unusually dark colored meat is known as a:
bruised carcass
dark cutting carcass
PSE carcass
condemned carcass
Question: Which of the following would NOT always be found on a medication label or label insert?
proper storage.
what animals the drug should not be used on.
how to give the medication.
the proper dosage.
Question: Giving a medication to an animal that the drug is NOT labeled for
is illegal
may increase withdrawal times
may cause the animal to become sicker or even die
all of the above
Question: Which of the following does NOT need to be recorded after an animal has received a medication?
animal's ID
date given
size and length of needle
withdrawal time
all of the above must be recorded
Question: What is the maximum amount that should be injected into one site on a steer?
5 cc
10 cc
15 cc
20 cc
Question: Animals should NOT be approached from this area, as they are more likely to kick or become scared.
blind spot
flight zone
circle of influence
Question: Of the following carcass quality problems, which one is most likely to be linked to the use of electric prods when handling cattle?
abscesses
bruises
dark cutters
pale, soft and exudative meat
Question: Which of the following would affect the nutrient requirements of cattle?
Age
Stage of production (ie pregnant)
Body condition
All of the above
Question: When a label reads that an injection may be given subcutaneously or intramuscularly, which way should you choose?
subcutaneous
intramuscular
Question: Which of the following is NOT one of the top quality challenges in the beef industry that can be improved by following quality assurance guidelines?
injection site lesions
excessive fat
Question: The following record was made for a medication that was given: "Market steer #502 given 10 cc Bovinebiotic by SQ injection on June 15 by Tom Jones." For proper quality assurance records, what is missing?
nothing - all necessary information is there
animal symptoms
age of animal
Question: The only approved location for implant administration in beef cattle is the base of the ear (closest to head).
True
False
Question: Giving injections in the rump or hind leg of an animal:
Is acceptable on cows or bulls that will not go to slaughter for many years, but is not acceptable for feeder or market animals.
Is acceptable for breeding and feeder animals, just not animals that will be sent to slaughter in 3 months or less.
Is never acceptable.
Question: What should you do with used needles?
Burn them
Bury them
Throw them in the garbage
Keep in a separate container and dispose of at your veterinarians office
Question: The portion of a medication that remains in an animal's tissue is a
overdose
tolerance level
residue
none of the above
Question: The purpose of HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points is to
Organize meat recalls when a food safety violation has occured.
Make packers offer producers a fair price.
Prevent food safety problems before they happen.
