BQA CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAMS
CORRECT 100%
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 keep cattle out of this area? - ANSWER C)
Fence off the stream.
Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibility. - ANSWER
A) True
When working cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving __________ point of
balance. - ANSWER A) in front of
Cattle have a tendency to move from _______ areas to _______ areas. - ANSWER A)
dark, lighter
Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits
____________. - ANSWER B) trailer stability
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. - ANSWER
B) False
The _______ of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away from
the feed bunks and does not pool. - ANSWER C) slope
Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines. - ANSWER B) False
What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to the
next production unit? - ANSWER D) A complete history including all of the above
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? - ANSWER D) Animal health record
During a pregnancy ultrasound, a cow in your herd tests 'open' for the third year in a
row. Overall, the cow appears to be in good health. Which of the following is the most
economical option for your herd? - ANSWER A) The cow should be given a finishing
ration and sent for harvest
, After releasing bulls into your heifer pasture the day prior, you notice one of the bulls is
now walking with a limp. The veterinarian assesses the animal and determines he has a
fractured hip, can no longer breed, and is not treatable. What is the most economic
option for your herd? - ANSWER A) Have the bull humanely, and immediately,
harvested if possible, otherwise euthanize the animal.
You notice an old cow with a fractured leg that is not able to access the feed bunk or
her water source. The animal is in obvious pain and distress. The veterinarian has
assessed the animal and determined she is not fit for transportation nor treatment.
Together you determine euthanasia is the most humane option. Which of the following
options is the best method of euthanasia for this animal? - ANSWER C) Firearm
followed by exsanguination
You notice a pregnant cow aborted her calf. According to biosecurity management
practices, you should: - ANSWER A) Schedule blood sample collection with your
veterinarian.
A written biosecurity plan, or SOP, is the most economic and effective means of disease
control available for a specific facility or location. - ANSWER A) True
Introduction of cattle who are diseased, carriers of the disease, incubating a disease, or
vectoring a disease agent may spread disease in your herd. - ANSWER A) True
When integrating a new group of cattle into your herd, it's important to first locate
______________________ ones to house the new livestock prior to integration. -
ANSWER C) quarantine
Meat quality is audited for quality assurance. Beef quality defects can decrease the
value of meat. A commonly discounted defect is a dark cutter (dark meat). This is likely
not caused by which of the following? - ANSWER D) Injections
Which of the following is true about access to your operation's Emergency Action Plan
(EAP)? - ANSWER A) EAP should be posted at various locations throughout the
operation.
Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended to be worn at all times
when in direct contact with cattle? - ANSWER A) Non-slip, steel-toed boots
It is not necessary to clean Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) after use as it will
become dirty after the next use. - ANSWER B) False
Which of the following statements about pesticide use is not true? - ANSWER C)
Unapproved products may be used if they are new to the market.
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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 keep cattle out of this area? - ANSWER C)
Fence off the stream.
Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibility. - ANSWER
A) True
When working cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving __________ point of
balance. - ANSWER A) in front of
Cattle have a tendency to move from _______ areas to _______ areas. - ANSWER A)
dark, lighter
Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits
____________. - ANSWER B) trailer stability
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. - ANSWER
B) False
The _______ of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away from
the feed bunks and does not pool. - ANSWER C) slope
Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines. - ANSWER B) False
What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to the
next production unit? - ANSWER D) A complete history including all of the above
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? - ANSWER D) Animal health record
During a pregnancy ultrasound, a cow in your herd tests 'open' for the third year in a
row. Overall, the cow appears to be in good health. Which of the following is the most
economical option for your herd? - ANSWER A) The cow should be given a finishing
ration and sent for harvest
, After releasing bulls into your heifer pasture the day prior, you notice one of the bulls is
now walking with a limp. The veterinarian assesses the animal and determines he has a
fractured hip, can no longer breed, and is not treatable. What is the most economic
option for your herd? - ANSWER A) Have the bull humanely, and immediately,
harvested if possible, otherwise euthanize the animal.
You notice an old cow with a fractured leg that is not able to access the feed bunk or
her water source. The animal is in obvious pain and distress. The veterinarian has
assessed the animal and determined she is not fit for transportation nor treatment.
Together you determine euthanasia is the most humane option. Which of the following
options is the best method of euthanasia for this animal? - ANSWER C) Firearm
followed by exsanguination
You notice a pregnant cow aborted her calf. According to biosecurity management
practices, you should: - ANSWER A) Schedule blood sample collection with your
veterinarian.
A written biosecurity plan, or SOP, is the most economic and effective means of disease
control available for a specific facility or location. - ANSWER A) True
Introduction of cattle who are diseased, carriers of the disease, incubating a disease, or
vectoring a disease agent may spread disease in your herd. - ANSWER A) True
When integrating a new group of cattle into your herd, it's important to first locate
______________________ ones to house the new livestock prior to integration. -
ANSWER C) quarantine
Meat quality is audited for quality assurance. Beef quality defects can decrease the
value of meat. A commonly discounted defect is a dark cutter (dark meat). This is likely
not caused by which of the following? - ANSWER D) Injections
Which of the following is true about access to your operation's Emergency Action Plan
(EAP)? - ANSWER A) EAP should be posted at various locations throughout the
operation.
Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended to be worn at all times
when in direct contact with cattle? - ANSWER A) Non-slip, steel-toed boots
It is not necessary to clean Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) after use as it will
become dirty after the next use. - ANSWER B) False
Which of the following statements about pesticide use is not true? - ANSWER C)
Unapproved products may be used if they are new to the market.
