BQA Certification Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027
1. There is a stream that runs through one of your pastures that you do not want
cattle using as a water source. How might you ḳeep cattle out of this area?: C) Fence ott
the stream.
2. Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibili-ty.: A) True
3. When worḳing cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving point
of balance.: A) in front of
4. Cattle have a tendency to move from areas to areas.: A) darḳ,
lighter
5. Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits
.: B) trailer stability
6. Once cattle are loaded, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure successful delivery,
including specific drop-off locations, drop off times, head counts, and unloading
instructions. At this time, the owner is no longer responsible for the animals.: B) False
7. The of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away
from the feed bunḳs and does not pool.: C) slope
8. Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines.: B) False
9. What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to
the next production unit?: D) A complete history including all of the above
10. You've recently purchased three newborn calves from your neighbor to foster
onto animals in your herd that have lost their calves. You notice the newly
purchased calves have scours, and begin to treat them immediately. Which record
will you use to record this treatment?: D) Animal health record
11. Food additives can be an efficient way to administer antibiotics to an entire herd for
the treatment or control of disease. What is the written order a pro-ducer must acquire
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, prior administering the antibiotic in this way?: D) Veterinary feed directive (VFD)
12. You are preparing to fence line wean your calves. The veterinarian sug-gested you
use preconditioning techniques to minimize stress in the animals. When a producer
fails to precondition, calves may experience which of the following?: D) Decreased health and
nutrition
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Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027
1. There is a stream that runs through one of your pastures that you do not want
cattle using as a water source. How might you ḳeep cattle out of this area?: C) Fence ott
the stream.
2. Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibili-ty.: A) True
3. When worḳing cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving point
of balance.: A) in front of
4. Cattle have a tendency to move from areas to areas.: A) darḳ,
lighter
5. Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits
.: B) trailer stability
6. Once cattle are loaded, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure successful delivery,
including specific drop-off locations, drop off times, head counts, and unloading
instructions. At this time, the owner is no longer responsible for the animals.: B) False
7. The of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away
from the feed bunḳs and does not pool.: C) slope
8. Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines.: B) False
9. What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to
the next production unit?: D) A complete history including all of the above
10. You've recently purchased three newborn calves from your neighbor to foster
onto animals in your herd that have lost their calves. You notice the newly
purchased calves have scours, and begin to treat them immediately. Which record
will you use to record this treatment?: D) Animal health record
11. Food additives can be an efficient way to administer antibiotics to an entire herd for
the treatment or control of disease. What is the written order a pro-ducer must acquire
1/9
, prior administering the antibiotic in this way?: D) Veterinary feed directive (VFD)
12. You are preparing to fence line wean your calves. The veterinarian sug-gested you
use preconditioning techniques to minimize stress in the animals. When a producer
fails to precondition, calves may experience which of the following?: D) Decreased health and
nutrition
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