ANSC 4405 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
US annual average dressed weights increased from 700 lb to approximately 880 lb more
recently. - CORRECT ANSWER - Select the most appropriate comment regarding the US
beef cattle dressed weights.
Clearly within a new cattle cycle, current US cattle inventory is approximately 94.5 million
heads. - CORRECT ANSWER - Select the most appropriate statement about the US cattle
inventory.
Calf-fed system - CORRECT ANSWER - System in which animals will enter the feedlot
phase right after weaning. Such system will induce the largest amount of DOF compared to the
other systems.
short-yearling system - CORRECT ANSWER - System in which animals will enter the
feedlot phase after a growing phase (usually grazing) from fall until early spring. Such system
will allow animals to endure less DOF compared to the calf-fed system.
long-yearling system - CORRECT ANSWER - System in which animals will enter the
feedlot phase after a growing phase (usually grazing) from fall until late summer. Such system
will allow animals to endure less DOF compared to the short-yearling system.
Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado New Mexico - CORRECT ANSWER - summer
grazing
Oklahoma Texas Kansas - CORRECT ANSWER - winter wheat grazing
Nebraska Kansas - CORRECT ANSWER - Fall crop aftermath grazing (corn stalks)
During the fall, the spring-born calves (majority of calves in US) will be weaned, which
increases the availability of animals in the market. Thus, prices decrease in such period. -
, CORRECT ANSWER - Which option below best represents the seasonality of calf prices
in US?
The purchase price will be the largest portion of the budget, although such cost is not involved in
the calculation of "cost of gain". Rather, it is involved in the calculation or "value of gain". -
CORRECT ANSWER - In a stocker cattle budget, which of the following represents the
largest portion of the overall input costs?
Castration and dehorning at least 4 weeks prior to feedlot arrival. - CORRECT
ANSWER - According to the survey of feedlot managers by the National Animal Health
Monitoring System (NAHMS), which of the pre-arrival management practice did feedlot
managers deem the most effective?
Because the VOG needs to be greater than the COG for the producer to make money. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Why VOG is important to stocker cattle producers?
Lot uniformity and load size of approximately 50,000 lb will both positively affect feeder cattle
price. Because such factors will save buyer's money on freight cost, and avoid the need for
additional cattle management. - CORRECT ANSWER - Select the only option that
represents a proper statement regarding the sale of uniform feeder cattle lots versus Individual
animals.
None of the options listed. - CORRECT ANSWER - Castration after weaning (upon
feedlot arrival) may cause:
To help mitigate bloat, improve feed efficiency, and also acting as coccidiostat. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Why an Ionophore would be included in a winter wheat grazing scenario?
Implants should not be used simply as a tool to fix a poor nutritional management. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Select the most appropriate statement about implants.
Vaccination programs have a positive effect on the calf-value, because such programs increase
health and resilience of animals. The additional value (benefits) obtained must overcome the
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
US annual average dressed weights increased from 700 lb to approximately 880 lb more
recently. - CORRECT ANSWER - Select the most appropriate comment regarding the US
beef cattle dressed weights.
Clearly within a new cattle cycle, current US cattle inventory is approximately 94.5 million
heads. - CORRECT ANSWER - Select the most appropriate statement about the US cattle
inventory.
Calf-fed system - CORRECT ANSWER - System in which animals will enter the feedlot
phase right after weaning. Such system will induce the largest amount of DOF compared to the
other systems.
short-yearling system - CORRECT ANSWER - System in which animals will enter the
feedlot phase after a growing phase (usually grazing) from fall until early spring. Such system
will allow animals to endure less DOF compared to the calf-fed system.
long-yearling system - CORRECT ANSWER - System in which animals will enter the
feedlot phase after a growing phase (usually grazing) from fall until late summer. Such system
will allow animals to endure less DOF compared to the short-yearling system.
Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado New Mexico - CORRECT ANSWER - summer
grazing
Oklahoma Texas Kansas - CORRECT ANSWER - winter wheat grazing
Nebraska Kansas - CORRECT ANSWER - Fall crop aftermath grazing (corn stalks)
During the fall, the spring-born calves (majority of calves in US) will be weaned, which
increases the availability of animals in the market. Thus, prices decrease in such period. -
, CORRECT ANSWER - Which option below best represents the seasonality of calf prices
in US?
The purchase price will be the largest portion of the budget, although such cost is not involved in
the calculation of "cost of gain". Rather, it is involved in the calculation or "value of gain". -
CORRECT ANSWER - In a stocker cattle budget, which of the following represents the
largest portion of the overall input costs?
Castration and dehorning at least 4 weeks prior to feedlot arrival. - CORRECT
ANSWER - According to the survey of feedlot managers by the National Animal Health
Monitoring System (NAHMS), which of the pre-arrival management practice did feedlot
managers deem the most effective?
Because the VOG needs to be greater than the COG for the producer to make money. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Why VOG is important to stocker cattle producers?
Lot uniformity and load size of approximately 50,000 lb will both positively affect feeder cattle
price. Because such factors will save buyer's money on freight cost, and avoid the need for
additional cattle management. - CORRECT ANSWER - Select the only option that
represents a proper statement regarding the sale of uniform feeder cattle lots versus Individual
animals.
None of the options listed. - CORRECT ANSWER - Castration after weaning (upon
feedlot arrival) may cause:
To help mitigate bloat, improve feed efficiency, and also acting as coccidiostat. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Why an Ionophore would be included in a winter wheat grazing scenario?
Implants should not be used simply as a tool to fix a poor nutritional management. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Select the most appropriate statement about implants.
Vaccination programs have a positive effect on the calf-value, because such programs increase
health and resilience of animals. The additional value (benefits) obtained must overcome the
