BQA QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Whenever possible, choose products formulated and labelled for SC rather than IM injections. WHY?
ANSW✅✅Because SC won't leave scar tissue
True or false: SC has a longer withdrawal time than IM? ANSW✅✅true
Shorter needles are for SC, longer needles are for IM right??? ANSW✅✅yes
*Do not contaminate modified live virus products with disinfectants such as ANSW✅✅rubbing
alcohol
SC needle gauge ANSW✅✅16-18(thicker)
SC needle length ANSW✅✅3/4-1 in
IM needle gauge ANSW✅✅16-20(thinner)
IM needle length ANSW✅✅1-1 1/2 in
Change needles every ____-____ head ANSW✅✅10-15
If giving multiple injections, make them at least ______ apart ANSW✅✅5 in
What do these prevent: dehorning at an early age, installation of grooved concrete/rubber padding
in big traffic areas, prevention of collisions with gates, rid of sharp objects protruding nails screws
etc ANSW✅✅bruised carcasses
Pre-harvest stress depletes muscle glycogen stores, resulting in an end product that is ___________
ANSW✅✅dark, firm, and dry
, What things risk cows for being dark cutters? ANSW✅✅genteics, crowding in pen or trailor,
mixing groups of cattle, time before slaughter in feedlots(pre-harvest), changes in weather or
environment
What is a cull animal? ANSW✅✅"undesirable cow"->one that has been seperated from the herd
Should BQA apply to cull animals? ANSW✅✅yes, it should apply to all animals
Are there still edible parts of cull animals? ANSW✅✅yes
The Sale of Market Cows and Bulls account for ____% of U.S. Beef Consumption ANSW✅✅25
5 reasons for culling ANSW✅✅old age, fertility problems, health and disease issues, calving
problems,
Glycogen depletion and pre-harvest stress can cause _____ _______ ANSW✅✅dark cutters
Strategies for marketing cows: ANSW✅✅- Prevent damage: dehorn, evaluate facilitites, use good
transportation practices
- Body Condition is important
Handling techniques impacts ________ ______, _______, & ___________. ANSW✅✅cattle
health, welfare, and productivity
Handling techniques are used where? ANSW✅✅in pastures, working facilities, feedlots and
livestock markets
Who is responsible for handling techniques? ANSW✅✅Any and all individuals who work with
livestock
When do you use handling techniques? ANSW✅✅whenever cattles are gathered for husbandry,
procedures like health care, weighting,sorting,weaning and transportation
SOLUTIONS
Whenever possible, choose products formulated and labelled for SC rather than IM injections. WHY?
ANSW✅✅Because SC won't leave scar tissue
True or false: SC has a longer withdrawal time than IM? ANSW✅✅true
Shorter needles are for SC, longer needles are for IM right??? ANSW✅✅yes
*Do not contaminate modified live virus products with disinfectants such as ANSW✅✅rubbing
alcohol
SC needle gauge ANSW✅✅16-18(thicker)
SC needle length ANSW✅✅3/4-1 in
IM needle gauge ANSW✅✅16-20(thinner)
IM needle length ANSW✅✅1-1 1/2 in
Change needles every ____-____ head ANSW✅✅10-15
If giving multiple injections, make them at least ______ apart ANSW✅✅5 in
What do these prevent: dehorning at an early age, installation of grooved concrete/rubber padding
in big traffic areas, prevention of collisions with gates, rid of sharp objects protruding nails screws
etc ANSW✅✅bruised carcasses
Pre-harvest stress depletes muscle glycogen stores, resulting in an end product that is ___________
ANSW✅✅dark, firm, and dry
, What things risk cows for being dark cutters? ANSW✅✅genteics, crowding in pen or trailor,
mixing groups of cattle, time before slaughter in feedlots(pre-harvest), changes in weather or
environment
What is a cull animal? ANSW✅✅"undesirable cow"->one that has been seperated from the herd
Should BQA apply to cull animals? ANSW✅✅yes, it should apply to all animals
Are there still edible parts of cull animals? ANSW✅✅yes
The Sale of Market Cows and Bulls account for ____% of U.S. Beef Consumption ANSW✅✅25
5 reasons for culling ANSW✅✅old age, fertility problems, health and disease issues, calving
problems,
Glycogen depletion and pre-harvest stress can cause _____ _______ ANSW✅✅dark cutters
Strategies for marketing cows: ANSW✅✅- Prevent damage: dehorn, evaluate facilitites, use good
transportation practices
- Body Condition is important
Handling techniques impacts ________ ______, _______, & ___________. ANSW✅✅cattle
health, welfare, and productivity
Handling techniques are used where? ANSW✅✅in pastures, working facilities, feedlots and
livestock markets
Who is responsible for handling techniques? ANSW✅✅Any and all individuals who work with
livestock
When do you use handling techniques? ANSW✅✅whenever cattles are gathered for husbandry,
procedures like health care, weighting,sorting,weaning and transportation
