ANSC 4405 Exam 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
With appropriate given information, be able to calculate feedlot cost of gain and breakeven. -
CORRECT ANSWER - total cost of gain = (non-feed + feed cost)/total weight gain
feed only cost of gain = feed cost/weight gain
breakeven = (initial price + op cost)/selling weight
What are Beef Quality Assurance Programs (BQA) and what is their relevance? What are some
components that would go into beef quality assurance in a feedyard? Though BQA are not
mandated, do many feedyards provide some type of training? - CORRECT ANSWER --
BQA = certification that producers understand how to properly handle and care for their animals
so that a safe and quality product is delivered to consumers to ensure their view of the industry is
positive
-Production practices = feeding, overall husbandry, record keeping
-Training = online and optional
Who is responsible for developing BQA guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
veterinarians and producers backed up by science
Describe the role of the consulting nutritionist. - CORRECT ANSWER - A person
voluntarily hired to influence thinking, a good one's recommendations are followed
According to Dr. Turgeon, what are the 5 R's of cattle feeding, and of those 5 R's, which is the
most important? - CORRECT ANSWER - Right feed, right pen, right amount, right time
(most important), right way
What is the most important metric for evaluating cattle feeding profitability? - CORRECT
ANSWER - feed efficiency
Why is roughage level dictated by management capabilities within a feedyard? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If management is good a low roughage/high concentrate diet can be fed and
, cattle won't suffer from acidosis, they will be profitable, if management is not good higher
roughage ensures easier management of cattle with less risk to their health and profitability
How can feeding high energy diets to beef cattle be successfully accomplished? - CORRECT
ANSWER - fat, ionophores, multiple feedings, feed bunk management
Describe how days on feed, dressing percentage and cattle end weight have changed over the
past 10 years. - CORRECT ANSWER - days on feed = longer
dressing percentage = higher
cattle end weight = heavier
Explain why days on feed, dressing percentage, and cattle end weight have changed - CORRECT
ANSWER - ration prices lower, genetics are better for heavier cattle, longer days on feed
allows for more gain and a higher dress percentage
During the last 30 days on feed, ______% of tissue accretion is on the ____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 80, carcass
How are the majority of fed cattle marketed today? - CORRECT ANSWER - on carcass
basis
What is a CAFO? - CORRECT ANSWER - animals are stabled or confined for 45 days of
more in any 12 month period
What is the definition of a large- scale CAFO? - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than
1,000 head
What are factors in livestock facilities that impact gas and dust production, and how can these
factors be regulated to reduce these emissions? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Climate =
temperature/humidity, airflow
-Animal factors = number/size, diet (DDS >30% protein), activity
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
With appropriate given information, be able to calculate feedlot cost of gain and breakeven. -
CORRECT ANSWER - total cost of gain = (non-feed + feed cost)/total weight gain
feed only cost of gain = feed cost/weight gain
breakeven = (initial price + op cost)/selling weight
What are Beef Quality Assurance Programs (BQA) and what is their relevance? What are some
components that would go into beef quality assurance in a feedyard? Though BQA are not
mandated, do many feedyards provide some type of training? - CORRECT ANSWER --
BQA = certification that producers understand how to properly handle and care for their animals
so that a safe and quality product is delivered to consumers to ensure their view of the industry is
positive
-Production practices = feeding, overall husbandry, record keeping
-Training = online and optional
Who is responsible for developing BQA guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
veterinarians and producers backed up by science
Describe the role of the consulting nutritionist. - CORRECT ANSWER - A person
voluntarily hired to influence thinking, a good one's recommendations are followed
According to Dr. Turgeon, what are the 5 R's of cattle feeding, and of those 5 R's, which is the
most important? - CORRECT ANSWER - Right feed, right pen, right amount, right time
(most important), right way
What is the most important metric for evaluating cattle feeding profitability? - CORRECT
ANSWER - feed efficiency
Why is roughage level dictated by management capabilities within a feedyard? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If management is good a low roughage/high concentrate diet can be fed and
, cattle won't suffer from acidosis, they will be profitable, if management is not good higher
roughage ensures easier management of cattle with less risk to their health and profitability
How can feeding high energy diets to beef cattle be successfully accomplished? - CORRECT
ANSWER - fat, ionophores, multiple feedings, feed bunk management
Describe how days on feed, dressing percentage and cattle end weight have changed over the
past 10 years. - CORRECT ANSWER - days on feed = longer
dressing percentage = higher
cattle end weight = heavier
Explain why days on feed, dressing percentage, and cattle end weight have changed - CORRECT
ANSWER - ration prices lower, genetics are better for heavier cattle, longer days on feed
allows for more gain and a higher dress percentage
During the last 30 days on feed, ______% of tissue accretion is on the ____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 80, carcass
How are the majority of fed cattle marketed today? - CORRECT ANSWER - on carcass
basis
What is a CAFO? - CORRECT ANSWER - animals are stabled or confined for 45 days of
more in any 12 month period
What is the definition of a large- scale CAFO? - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than
1,000 head
What are factors in livestock facilities that impact gas and dust production, and how can these
factors be regulated to reduce these emissions? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Climate =
temperature/humidity, airflow
-Animal factors = number/size, diet (DDS >30% protein), activity
