AJSA Regional and National Junior Cattlemen's Practice Test

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• Which statement about the four primals is true?
• Parturition is another name for which process?
• Which term describes the shape of the sperm cells used in semen evaluation?
• What is the largest cause of profit loss in cow/calf operations?
• The spring 2012 ASA sire summary included _________ for the first time ever.
• Body condition score has little to no impact on a bull's fertility.
• Which state has the most total head of cattle in the United States?
• The top ten percent birth weight corresponds to a -0.4 EPD. Which bull would rank in the upper percentile for birth weight?
• In the given livestock judging scenario, what final score is produced?
• During the production cycle, when does the cow need the most energy and protein?
• Approximately how many basketballs can be made from a single cowhide?
• In animal identification, what letter was designated to the year 2012?
• Percentile ranks range from 1 to 99.
• The WBSF EPD was developed to make advancements in what?
• According to BIF standards, when should a calf's birth weight be measured and recorded?
• In EPD terms, the acronym 'CE' refers to which trait?
• Which color is dominant to red coat color?
• A DNA testing program for your entire cow herd.
• Total Herd Enrollment (THE) members who submit complete data on all calves are given what prestigious title?
• Polymelia is commonly described in association with which genetic defect?
• If a 1/2 Simmental 1/2 Angus bull is taken to a 1/2 Simmental 1/2 Shorthorn cow, what is the breed percentage of the calf?
• Adding genomic (DNA) information to an EPD increases accuracy even before calves are produced.
• The EPD acronym 'TI' stands for what?
• If a heterozygous black bull is mated to a red female, what percentage of offspring would be red?
• What is the annual service fee for a junior membership in the American Simmental Association?
• Bovine foot rot is caused by which of the following?
• Which structure is part of the female reproductive tract?
• Which phrase best describes the condition Osteopetrosis?
• Which of the following data types are used in calculating EPDs?
• ASA's online Registry called Herdbook. Which organization maintains it?
• What is the #1 type of cancer in cattle?
• Calving difficulty is also known as what?
• Which compartment acts as a filter with many folds to extract water and prevent content from escaping into the rest of the digestive tract?
• The difference between live weight and carcass weight is known as dressing loss; which choice correctly states this concept?
• What is the term for a naturally hornless animal?
• True or False: the phenotype of the animal may change over time, but the genotype will stay the same.
• When scoring marbling, SM stands for?
• Which expression defines feed cost for an animal?
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy is commonly referred to in the media as what?
• Which of the following is a Bos Taurus breed?
• "Point of balance" is a term used when handling cattle. Which activity is most associated with this term?
• Beef cuts that are less tender, such as chuck and round roasts, are best prepared using dry heat methods.
• What is the management practice called when supplemental feed is made available only to nursing calves?
• What is the first milk produced by a cow after calving called?
• Which option is NOT a direct use of stayability EPD?
• Crossing a Hereford cow with an Angus sire is expected to produce calves with which appearance?
• What is the minimum percentage of Simmental genetics an animal must have to be considered SimAngus?
• When a cow develops weak and brittle bones, which mineral is likely missing from her diet?
• What does the stayability EPD estimate?
• Which of the following is a common sign of good cattle health?
• What is the international letter code assigned to cattle born in 2016?
• In the Simmental world, what does PTP stand for?
• USDA quality grade is based on which factors?
• For the determination of weaning weight EPD, which factor is not used?
• The WBSF EPD was developed to make advancements in what?
• After halter breaking a show animal, during which activity should the halter be worn?
• What is the international year code letter assigned to cattle born in 2016?
• Which part of the beef animal is most valuable in terms of byproducts?
• Ensilaging tends to do what to the nitrogen content of forages?
• The Simmental breed originated in which country?
• The marshmallows, human insulin, and chewing gum by-products come from which animal?
• Which EPD is used to evaluate longevity in the herd?
• The WBSF EPD is associated with which meat quality trait?
• The statement 'A ten-year-old bull has eight upper teeth' is true or false.
• The NCBA headquarters is located in which city and state?
• A program that takes cow herd inventory data and feeds into genetic evaluations.
• The abbreviation DOC refers to which trait?
• The 70:70 grid is most likely to reward ______ cattle.
• The Herdbook online registry is associated with which cattle association?
• Where would the 'round' primal be located on an animal?
• An open herdbook in Simmental genetics means registered cattle may be influenced by multiple breeds.
• True or False: as the calving ease EPD increases, the birth weight EPD increases too.
• What term describes the number of calves produced relative to cows bred?
• Which statement about the acrosome is true?
• Which of the following is least like the others?
• What color is a Simmental Association registration paper?
• Which of the following is not one of the four primals listed (Chuck, Shank, Round, Loin)?
• What is the maximum vaccine volume per injection site according to BQA standards?
• What does BIF stand for?
• Which mineral is commonly called the master mineral because it is involved in most metabolic processes?
• Lean finely textured beef (LFTB) has been labeled by media as which of the following?
• Which part of the ruminant stomach is NOT considered the true stomach?
• Which of the following is NOT a trait or index recognized by the American Simmental Association?
• Your favorite cow is bred by AI on June 1. If she catches to AI, when might you expect her to calve?
• What is the formula for feed cost per pound of gain?
• For beef cattle, which nutrient is considered the most critical across all classes?
• What is the most effective method in reducing calving difficulty?
• Which of the following is not a publication produced by the ASA or its affiliates?
• Which factor is NOT used to determine the weaning weight EPD?
• The genetic defect Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) is more commonly known as what?
• In EPD terms, the 'Wean' variable is associated with which trait?
• Which of the following is not a beef primal cut?
• At a packing plant, beef carcasses are split in half down the spine.
• The dam determines the sex of the calf.
• What is the official publication of the American Simmental Association?
• Which term describes a pasture that has been heavily grazed, leading to overuse of forage?
• Which compartment is described as being similar to a human stomach?
• What term describes mating two animals that are more closely related than average?
• Animals that have only one heat period per year are termed what?
• What is the ideal pregnancy rate after a 60-day breeding season?
• To which cattle breed group does the Simmental belong?
• __________ is the process by which body cells divide and multiply.
• An experienced palpator can detect pregnancy as early as how many days after breeding?
• What breed association was the first to develop an EPD for disposition?
• True/False: Animals with low EPD accuracies will have more variation in their calf crop than animals with high EPD accuracies.
• Approximately what percent of the American population is actively involved in agriculture?
• The average reproductive longevity of a Simbrah female is longer than that of a purebred Simmental female.
• True or False: A cow can digest grass better than pigs.
• Where is the most detrimental place to brand cattle from a hide-price standpoint?
• Which term best describes an animal's ancestry?
• In cow-c calf operations, which expense is typically the largest annual operating cost?
• The ASA and RAAA will be changing to a common database for EPD evaluation in the fall of 2012. Which of the following statements about this is not true?
• Which statement about pre-slaughter preparation is true?
• You should expect the flight zone of a completely tame animal to be _________ the flight zone of a wild animal.
• What is the formula to calculate the average daily gain (ADG) for show cattle?
• Which category includes issues arising from the calf?
• In spring of 2017, which country was banned by the U.S. beef imports due to a contaminated beef scandal?
• Which of the following is not a way to garner carcass data?
• Which of the following is NOT a traditional placement site for a growth implant?
• The first milk produced by a cow after calving is known as what?
• Flight zone size depends on its ______.
• Which statement about the relationship between calving ease EPD and birth weight EPD is accurate?
• When Hereford cows are mated with Angus sires, the calves commonly display which facial pattern?
• The term that describes the predicted difference in progeny performance is abbreviated EPD.
• A heifer calf born twin to a bull calf is called what?
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) affects which two areas of the animal's body?
• The proper name for the process by which the reproductive processes of cows and/or heifers are manipulated so that they come into heat within a predicted time frame?
• Define 'shrink.'
• Processed grain byproducts used in cattle diets include which of the following?
• In breeding records, what does the term sire refer to?
• Which color distribution describes the Shorthorn breed?
• Which organization represents young members in the Simmental breed?
• In a 2011 survey of vegetarians and vegans, what was the number one reason for not eating meat?
• Which practice best reduces calving difficulty when selecting breeding stock?
• Which tissue has the highest water content?
• The term poll refers to the top of which structure?
• What area of the animal's body would a growth implant be placed?
• Simmental cattle have historically been associated with which primary use?
• Sex-sorted semen first became commercially available in which decade?
• From the standpoint of immediate need, what is the most important nutrient?
• Which of the following is not a factor in determining USDA yield grade?
• Which part of the ruminant stomach is the true stomach, most like the human stomach?
• The stayability EPD is used to estimate what aspect?
• What percentage of genetic makeup does the dam contribute to the calf?
• Which of the following is not a Bos Indicus breed?
• If you were delivering an intramuscular vaccine, which location would be correct?
• Which organization governs steers registered for eligibility in the Steer Profitability Competition?
• Which hormone is responsible for a bull's sex drive?
• Which compartment of the ruminant stomach has a honeycomb-like wall and traps large feed particles for rumination?
• The difference between live weight and carcass weight is known as dressing loss; which choice correctly states this concept?
• Which breed is not originally white or grey in color?
• An intramuscular vaccination should be given?
• What is the bolus of feed that cattle regurgitate for further chewing?
• Which primal is the smallest in size or weight per carcass weight?
• The average estrous heat period lasts approximately how long?
• In which decade did the carcass merit program get its start?
• What is the term for the complete set of genetic material in an organism?
• Which term did media use to describe lean finely textured beef (LFTB)?
• Which breed of cattle was developed in a hot environment to be used for disease resistance, heat tolerance and hardiness?
• Which letter is used in some beef cattle year designations for the year 2017?
• Which measurement is used as a strong predictor of puberty onset in bulls?
• The removal of the testicles from a male animal is called
• Cattle use their tongues to help gather feed into their mouth.
• Which is the primary site of microbial fermentation in the ruminant stomach?
• What is the endmost part of a beef animal's tail called?
• Which fast food chain is the largest by global footprint?
• Which beef breed has the longest-running genetic evaluation system?
• Which EPD type is mentioned as relating to calving and birth outcomes?
• Which statement best reflects the relationship between calving ease EPD and birth weight EPD?
• Which description best matches boneless lean beef trimmings?
• Identify the breed described as solid white in color and muscular.
• If the exact birth date of a live cow is unknown, which method is commonly used to estimate its age?
• Which unit is commonly used to measure scrotal circumference in cattle?
• Which of the following best describes a Simbrah's genetic makeup such as 5/8 Simmental and 3/8 Brahman?
• Animals that have only one estrus cycle per year are known by what term?
• Intramuscular fat is known by what general term?
• In genetics, the abbreviation CE stands for which trait?
• The choice/select spread premium increased when which retailer began selling only USDA choice beef?
• About how often does a bull stud collect semen from its battery of bulls?
• A parrot mouth condition is characterized by which jaw alignment?
• Which breed is described as grey with a large hump and widely used in tropical climates?
• Is Simmental considered a Bos Indicus (humped cattle) breed?
• What is creep feeding?
• Which beef breed has the greatest number of cattle worldwide?
• What does THE stand for in the context of herd management?
• Which organization includes SimGenetics, SimAngus, and Simbrah programs as integrated components?
• In semen evaluation, which term refers to the shape of the sperm cell?
• Which term describes a genotype with two identical alleles for a trait (e.g., HH or hh)?
• Parturition is another name for:
• Which term is defined as weight that is produced when feed is efficiently converted into body weight, often referred to as feed conversion?
• The loss of weight experienced by an animal during shipping is known as what?
• Which statement about calving outcomes in first-calf heifers is true?
• Which route of injection is typically performed by a veterinarian due to safety and technique requirements?
• What is the proper name for 'boneless lean beef trimmings'?
• Which cattle parasite is also known as buffalo gnat?
• Which primal would be the most tender?
• Which trait has been shown to negatively affect fertility in beef cattle due to disposition?
• What is the proper name for boneless lean beef trimmings?
• Birth weight data on a newborn calf should be collected within how many hours of birth?
• What does the stayability EPD estimate?
• If a purebred Simmental cow is bred to a 1/2 Simmental, 1/2 Angus bull, the resulting calf will have which breed composition?
• According to BIF standards when should a calf's birth weight be measured and recorded?
• Scrotal circumference is measured in which unit?
• The American Simmental Association is headquartered in which state?
• Which acronym corresponds to a program that takes cow herd inventory into genetic evaluations?
• Measure of how true an EPD is to animal's actual genetic value.
• Which mineral is known as the 'master mineral' due to its involvement in most metabolic processes?
• The SimGenetics-based 50K genotyping test offered by ASA and GeneSeek will do which of the following?
• What is the most effective first step to halter breaking a calf?
• What publication has the tagline 'linking SimGenetics to Commercial Cattle'?
• Which of the following is not a basic nutrient required by cattle?
• Which term describes fat deposited between muscle fibers in beef?
• Name of the new coat color variant American Simmental Association released.
• Which is the official publication of the American Simmental Association?
• How many pairs of chromosomes do cattle have?
• Intramuscular fat is known by what general term?
• What laboratory does American Simmental Association utilize for all recognized testing?
• Which measurement is taken at 365 days on a Simmental bull?
• Who assigns prefixes and herd tattoos to animals?
• Which metric describes the daily weight gain during a growth test?
• A cow bred on January 1 is expected to calve around which date?
• Approximately how many days does the cattle gestation period last?
• How long is a bovine estrous cycle?
• The MyPlate symbol was introduced to replace which previous nutrition guide?
• Marbling influences how juicy and flavorful a cut of beef.
• What would the score be for a class where you placed 2-3-4-1 and the official placing was 3-2-1-4 with cuts of 3-5-3?
• What is the formula for weight per day of age?
• Colostrum is the first milk after calving and is rich in antibodies. Which component is this primarily associated with?
• Grass-finished fat color is typically what?
• If a homozygous black bull is bred to a red cow, what is the chance that the progeny will be homozygous black?
• Why would a cattleman use a CIDR?
• Which teat shape is described as ideal for lactating cows?
• Where should an intramuscular vaccine be delivered?
• Which of the following could be considered a roughage in a heifer's diet?
• What three breeds are required to qualify as SimAngus HT (Heat Tolerance)?
• What is the minimum percentage a cow has to be to register as Purebred Simmental?
• Is the statement 'As calving ease EPD increases, birth weight EPD also increases' true or false?
• In calving problems, when dystocia is caused by calf effects, what is the most common issue?
• The horny growths located just above the hooves on the inside of the legs of a bovine are known as what term?
• Which tool(s) could be used to castrate a bull calf?
• Which formula expresses weight per day of age?
• DNA can be collected in which of the following forms?
• What is Ralgro used for in cattle management?
• What does the abbreviation YW stand for in cattle performance records?
• Which statement about handling cattle is true?
• Which statement about yield grading is true?
• NH is more commonly known as what?
• Which of the following is not part of the animal's digestive system?
• The flap of skin under the chin of a beef animal is called what?
• What is the first milk produced by a cow after calving that contains antibodies?
• Which anatomical feature is the dewlap?
• Which ASA program could best be described as a premier program for identifying superior sires through data and information collection on progeny; facilitated by cooperator herds of the American Simmental Association?
• Which program monitors genetic defects in cattle for ASA?
• True or False: the black coat color is dominant to the red coat color.
• A beef product labeled organic must be antibiotic and hormone free. which option is correct?
• The EPD acronym 'Wean' stands for what?
• WBSF EPD focus is to advance which aspect of beef quality?
• The official publication 'The Register' is associated with which cattle association?
• What is the name of the process concerning removing the hide from a beef animal?
• What is the first step in buying the right bull?
• Which of the following are best management practices for weaning calves?
• If the base for EPD evaluation changes, what aspect of the animals within each breed is affected?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining USDA Yield Grade?
• The EPD acronym 'Doc' stands for what?
• Parasite resistance in cattle in the United States is being documented with decreasing frequency.
• In a cross between a homozygous black individual and a red individual, the offspring are most likely to be which genotype?
• According to Beef Improvement Federation, what age cow is most likely to have calving difficulty?
• Dressing loss is defined as the difference between which two measurements?
• A program that determines relative value of feeder cattle.
• Mineral or feed purchased at a feed store is typically sold in:
• Which option is a yield grade rather than a quality grade?
• In the international birth year letter system, which letter is not used?
• The ASA recording program before Herdbook Services was called Herd Handler.
• Which factor is most commonly linked to calving difficulties in cattle?
• What is the purpose of the Terminal Index (TI) in Angus cattle?
• What is the name of the genetic defect commonly known as 'fawn calf'?
• Which factor most directly affects the transfer of passive immunity in newborn calves?
• On a cattle registration paper, where is the sire information located?
• Displaced abomasum is also known as what?
• What is the term for providing supplemental feed for suckling calves?
• Meat from which animal is typically known to be the toughest?
• Weaning weight EPD is derived from data including which?
• Feeding margin is the difference between which two values?
• Which term is NOT recognized by the American Simmental Association as a standard trait or index?
• What beef breed has the greatest number of cattle worldwide?
• Which of the following is not a service provided by the American Simmental Association?
• What does the stayability EPD estimate?
• Red coat color is a dominant trait.
• What is the maximum amount of vaccine that should be given in one spot per BQA standards?
• An animal's olfactory system is associated with which sense?
• Which animal is eligible for the Steer Profitability Competition?
• Frame size is a measure of how much fat or condition the animal is carrying.
• Which breed of beef cattle is the most affected by the genetic defect tibial hemimelia (TH)?
• Which compartment has a honeycomb structure lining the inside?
• Percentile ranks range from
• A sterile calf born twin to a bull is called what?
• In a standard livestock judging contest, what is the typical point value assigned to a class?
• Which term describes the birth of a calf?
• If Bull A has a weaning weight EPD of 50 and Bull B has a weaning weight EPD of 60, Bull A's calves would wean on average how many pounds lighter?
• Which is the #1 cause of calf deaths?
• Which of the following breeds is not known as a British breed?
• Which body condition score on a 1-9 scale is typically underconditioned?
• To qualify as a genetic trait leader, a bull's EPD must rank in the top ____ percent.
• Which statement about Steer Profitability Competition eligibility is true?
• Which item is not typically used to fit or groom cattle for show?
• An animal whose knees are set too far out causing the front toes to turn inward is known as what?
• An animal's _________ is the space surrounding the animal that will result in avoidance or escape behavior when encroached upon.
• When scoring marbling, MT stands for which level?
• A gene combination such as 'HH' or 'hh' would be considered what?
• Which is the largest compartment in which feed is digested by microbes?
• Which group concentrates on raising breeding stock with ideal genetics that will meet the needs of other people in the beef production chain?
• The very top of a beef animal's skull is known as what?
• Which category would issues arising from the cow itself be placed into?
• Which is NOT a true stomach compartment of a ruminant?
• Osteopetrosis is more commonly known as which term?
• Which is NOT a permanent means of identification?
• What is the most common form of identification for pigs?
• In crossbreeding with Simmental, which breed is not known as a British breed?
• Who assigns prefixes and herd tattoos to animals?
• Which statement about cattle vision is true?
• What is the name of the test required by American Simmental Association to approve all donors and AI sires?
• If ground beef is labeled 85/15 on the outside, what does that indicate?
• Approximately how many microbes per milliliter are found in rumen fluid?
• Which of the following is an undesirable trait in a market steer?
• What is the primary purpose of branding livestock?
• With regard to beef consumption, what would you expect as a population becomes wealthier?
• What is the process of producing milk called?
• Which breed is described as solid white with a muscular build, commonly used for growth efficiency?
• Which vitamin is most involved in blood clotting?
• Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting processes in animals?
• What term describes a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, or vice versa?
• IMF is used to predict which beef trait?
• Which statement correctly identifies the USDA?
• What is the linear structure in the nucleus that contains DNA called?
• A bull goes on test at 700 pounds. After 125 days on test, he weighs 1200 pounds; what is his rate of gain?
• Which statement about weaning weight EPD differences is accurate?
• To prevent infection, a newborn calf should have its navel dipped in which type of solution?
• (true/false) animals with low EPD accuracies will have more variation in their calf crops than animals with high EPD accuracies.
• To decrease calf birth weight, which breed would a producer select?
• How many animals are in the IGS database?
• What term describes gain from cattle that have been nutritionally deprived for part or all of their life?
• Which factor is commonly used to estimate a beef animal's body condition?
• What is the name of the coat color variant released by the American Simmental Association?
• If a heterozygous polled bull is mated to a heterozygous polled female, what percentage of their offspring would be polled?
• Which of the following is not an external parasite?
• If foot and mouth disease were to hit the United States, the USDA has more than enough vaccinations to vaccinate every susceptible animal within a desired time range.
• What is a common form of legal ownership for livestock, particularly in the western United States?
• Which breed association has the highest number of animals in the IGS database?
• The year 2014 births are identified by which letter code?
• In cold weather (approx. 32F) a beef animal will drink approximately ______ of its body weight per day.
• The lethal genetic defect commonly known as 'curly calf syndrome' was first discovered in which breed?
• Rice bran, wheat germ, and malt sprouts are examples of what?
• In a 85/15 ground beef labeling, what does the 85% refer to?
• Which trait would best predict the calmness of a new show heifer?
• Approximately what percent of feed energy used for protein in a cow is allocated to maintenance?
• Rank the four quality grades from lowest to highest.
• Which weight measurement is commonly used to assess cattle growth from birth to one year?
• Which primal would typically have the most expensive meat cuts?
• What is the full-year membership fee for the American Junior Simmental Association?
• Grass-finished beef comes from cattle that have been raised on a forage-based diet for their entire lives.
• Yield grade 1 indicates the highest cutability. Which option best matches this statement?
• Beef cattle are typically finished in a facility where they are fed after weaning until slaughter. This facility is called
• The Shorthorn breed is typically red, white, or red and white roan and is known for milk production.
• Which expression represents weight gain over a given period?
• Are Maternal Weaning Weight EPD and Weaning Weight EPD the same figure?
• What is the official publication of the American Simmental Association?
• Which condition is commonly referred to by the name Parrot Mouth?
• The Angus breed is associated with which country of origin?
• Which of the following are characteristics Simmental cattle are traditionally known for?
• Which part of the sperm cell is primarily responsible for locomotion?
• Which gamete determines the sex of the calf?
• What is the recommended stunning method for beef animals in the packing plant?
• What observable change occurs to rib bones as beef cattle age?
• Which statement accurately reflects carrier status of beef cattle for genetic abnormalities?
• Which EPD would be most important to consider when selecting a sire for first-calf heifers?
• True/False: A beef product labeled organic must be grass fed.
• Which compartment houses the microbes that digest feed?
• USDA stands for United States Department of Agriculture.
• Which formula represents average daily gain (ADG)?
• What is the ideal teat shape for a lactating cow?
• Body condition score is evaluated on a scale of what?
• For swine, the most common form of identification is
• Confining a beef animal in a chute or alley can reduce the size of its flight zone.
• What is the term for the percentage of a carcass that consists of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts?
• Which fast food chain rejected an HSUS-endorsed resolution to stop using pork products from suppliers that use farrowing crates?
• In a correctly shaped hoof of a structurally sound cow, which part would you expect to provide the greatest amount of shock absorption?
• Standing to be mounted is the only conclusive sign that an animal is in standing estrus.
• In beef carcass anatomy, which primal contains the blade roast?
• The primary reason education on genetic abnormalities is important to the American Simmental Association is because the ASA runs an 'open herdbook' meaning registered Simmental cattle are subject to multiple breed influences.
• On which side of a beef animal is bloat most apparent?
• Which breed is most affected by the genetic defect pulmonary hypoplasia with anarsca (PHA)?
• Beef cattle growth implants are typically administered under the tail. True or False?
• In cattle genetics, what is the main purpose of Stayability EPD?
• Yield grade would be 5 if the animal is extremely fat with a very small ribeye size. Which option correctly represents that yield grade?
• Which of the following is not a contagious disease or something that would spread from animal to animal?
• Which group does not support animal agriculture?
• Which of the following could be described as SimGenetics?
• Which compartment reabsorbs water and looks like pages in a book?
• Which statement about herd retention is true?
• Which of the following is not a contest at the National Simmental Classic?
• Which primal would require dry-heat cookery?
• Which holiday has the highest beef consumption?
• How would you describe a cow with a body condition score of 1?
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) primarily affects which parts of the nervous system?
• The largest expense category in livestock production according to USDA is
• The Simmental breed originated in which country?
• Which beef breed is associated with one of the longest-running genetic evaluation programs?
• What is the scientific name commonly used to refer to cattle?
• Womb is synonymous with which part of the female reproductive tract?
• Which method of injection should be administered by a vet?
• Where should injections be given in cattle according to beef quality assurance guidelines?
• In beef carcass anatomy, which primal cut contains the rump roast?
• The percentage of viable embryos produced and frozen embryo conception rates when using In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) methods continues to be higher than that of traditional embryo transfer methods.
• Which of the following is not a basic nutrient required by cattle?
• Bloating in beef cattle is most commonly observed on which side?
• The maternal granddam contributes what percentage of an animal's genetic makeup?
• The statement 'Most calving difficulties occur in mature cows; less than 2% occur in first-calf heifers' is true or false?
• Which of the following are valid methods to administer medicine to your animal?
• (true/false) cattle see things in black and white
• Which attribute is affected by marbling according to the material?
• A freemartin refers to which description?
• When figuring weaning weight EPD, which of the following is not used to determine the EPD?
• Which is typically the largest annual operating cost for cow/calf enterprises?
• Which structure is not found in the male reproductive tract?
• Which stomach compartment has a honeycomb structure?
• Which term describes intramuscular fat?
• Prime is the highest quality grade for beef carcasses.
• What term describes the outermost part of a beef animal's tail?
• Which protocol hours before slaughter is recommended?
• What is the most ideal way to prepare a T-bone steak?
• Which solution is commonly used to dip a newborn calf's navel to prevent infection?
• Which testing lab does ASA send all DNA to?
• Which of the following is not a recommended time to evaluate a cow's body condition score?
• This compartment has a low pH environment and enzymes which digest protein; amino acids are ready for absorption in the small intestine. Which compartment is this?
• Molasses is used to eliminate dust and feed wastage and also serves as a major source of dietary energy. Which option best reflects this use?
• A cow is in standing heat in the morning; what is the optimal time to AI her?
• Where would a growth-implant traditionally be placed on a beef animal?
• Pre-calving nutrition has no impact on colostrum production.
• What is the process called when an arm is inserted into the rectum to assess pregnancy status in a cow?
• Which breed association was the first to develop an EPD for disposition?
• Seedstock producers primarily supply which type of cattle?
• Which statement about Simbrahs is true?
• When using hair samples for DNA purposes, from which part of the animal should the hair be collected?
• What percentage of the beef animal is typically utilized when harvested?
• The SimAngus designation requires at least what percentage of Simmental genetics?
• Which state leads the United States in total cattle head?
• In a healthy cow with a properly shaped hoof, which part provides the most shock absorption during movement?
• In cattle genetics, gestation refers to which period?
• If a heterozygous black bull is mated to a red female, what percentage of offspring would be red?
• Which management strategy involves moving cattle from pasture to pasture to allow vegetation in grazed pastures to regenerate?
• Where are beef cattle growth implants typically placed?
• Birth weight should be collected within _________ of the birth of a calf.
• What is the first milk produced after calving that provides immunity to the calf?
• According to the ASA evaluation, docility is approximately ______ percent heritable.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of estrus synchronization in cattle management?
• What term refers to the entire DNA sequence of an animal?
• What best describes Stayability EPD?
• Which measure is used to estimate carcass yield as a percentage of live weight?
• Fetal position is a category of calving problems.
• A beef animal has a temperature of 110°F. What is likely going on?
• In cattle genetics, what does the acronym EPD stand for?
• Which acronym corresponds to a program focusing on carcass traits in nominated young sires?
• What is a key benefit of using a well-designed chute or alley when moving cattle?
• What color would you expect the fat on the carcass of a grass-finished animal to be?
• What term means 'milk sugar'?
• Which statement best describes a SimGenetics animal?
• Which statement is true about colostrum?
• Which laboratory does the American Simmental Association rely on for recognized testing?
• To estimate the age of a live cow when the birth date is unknown, one practical indicator is
• Sex-sorted semen first became commercially available in which decade?
• A pH value of 7 is considered what?
• What is the official term for a non-pregnant cow?
• Which compartment of the bovine stomach is primarily responsible for protein digestion with enzymes and has low pH?
• Generally, the most difficult group of cattle to get bred is which of the following?
• Where are beef cattle growth implants typically administered?
• Which primal cut is commonly used for ribeye steaks?
• Which primal is the largest in size or weight per carcass weight?
• The international letter identification code for animals born in 2014 is which letter?
• What is the greatest indicator of muscling in a beef carcass?
• Simmental cattle originated in which country?
• Originally called Durhams, this breed can be red, white, or red and white roan and is known for their milk production.
• Which disinfectant is commonly kept on hand during calving time to prevent disease transmission?
• The term for preserving forage by fermentation is called:
• In common terms, when someone says the cow has been settled, what does it likely mean?
• Which relation to the calf is the maternal granddam?
• A parrot mouth animal would be described as having which jaw condition?
• Which compartment is primarily responsible for absorbing water from digesta?
• Which body condition score would indicate a cow is too fat?
• What would go into figuring an EPD?
• On which side of a beef animal is bloat most apparent?
• In a newborn calf, which of the four stomach compartments has the greatest capacity?
• During which trimester of pregnancy does the calf grow the least?
• Which organization recognizes traits and indices for American Simmental cattle?
• Heterosis is also known as what?
• In a mature cow, which of the four stomach compartments has the greatest capacity?
• Which trait would be most useful when determining a sire for a first-calf heifer?
• Which trait is NOT described for the Angus breed in the description?
• How long is a cow's gestation length?
• Birth weight EPD is used to predict which trait?
• How many stomach compartments does a bovine have?
• Which EPD is used to assess longevity in the herd?
• In a heterozygous animal, what term describes the trait that does not appear in the animal's phenotype?
• Which trait is predicted by calving ease EPD?
• Tibial Hemimelia (TH) is a genetic defect most commonly associated with which breed?
• Which breed is not part of SimAngus HT?
• USDA stands for which government department?
• The genetic defect brachygnathia inferior is more commonly known as what?
• The acceptable ultrasound range for cattle is from 270 to 500 days. Which option correctly lists this range?
• Which part of the bovine digestive system has honeycomb-like walls that retain foreign material that could injure the internal organs?
• Which breed is associated with the genetic defect PHA?
• The first sire summary published by the American Simmental Association occurred in which year?
• Palpation is the veterinary technique used to estimate pregnancy length by manual examination. Which term represents this method?
• Where is the brisket of an animal located?
• Which USDA agency inspects meat products at the time of slaughter?
• Which of the following is/are by-products of a beef animal?
• Which trait would best predict how much a steer would gain at a feedlot?
• A cow's daily intake diet is about what percentage of her body weight?
• Which of the following is most commonly spread through direct contact with other animals?
• Which breed can be black or red and typically features a blaze face?
• Which USDA carcass yield grade indicates the highest cutability?
• Which measurement best predicts the amount of marbling inside a ribeye?
• When figuring weaning weight, which of the following is not used to determine the EPD?
• Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) is characterized by what pattern in affected calves?
• What fraction of the Beef Checkoff dollar stays in the state?
• Which primal would be most associated with premium steaks due to tenderness?
• Which breed best fits the description: solid black polled breed originated in Scotland, the most numerous cattle in the United States and noted for high-quality carcasses?
• In TraitTrac, which color flag is used to indicate a genetic defect carrier?
• Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to evaluate semen quality?
• Grass tetany is best treated by supplementing which nutrient?
• Approximately how many baseball gloves can be made from the hide of one beef cow?
• An animal whose front knees bend outward is more accurately described as which term?
• The rectal palpation procedure used to assess pregnancy length in cows is called what?
• What is the primary role of the rumen in digestion?
• The average interval between heat cycles for beef cattle is approximately how many days?
• The term 'pedigree' refers to which aspect of an animal?
• The judging term capacious is used to describe differences in which attribute?
• Which organization is listed as supporting animal agriculture?
• Arthrogryposis Multiplex has primary breed incidence in which breed?
• Which term describes intramuscular fat in beef?
• In terms of flight zones, how does the flight zone of a totally tame animal compare to that of a wild animal?
• When does displaced abomasum most often occur in a mature cow?
• What is the No. 1 source of calving difficulty?
• The length of time from breeding to calving is called what, and approximately how many days does it last?
• Which beef breed has the greatest number of cattle worldwide?
• True or False: Poor disposition negatively affects fertility in beef cattle.
• Which mineral is commonly referred to as the master mineral?
• Which EPD would be most relevant when selecting a sire for first-calf heifers, besides calving ease?
• Which foundation was the first to develop an EPD for disposition?
• What term describes mating two parents that are more closely related than average?
• Which nutrient is most critical for beef cattle?
• Which of the following breeds is always polled?
• The average gestation length for a beef cow is approximately how many days?
• The thick, massive area characteristic of the neck region of a bull is commonly called what?
• What is the breed composition of a Purebred Simbrah?
• The veterinary feed directive affects how farmers can purchase which product?
• What is the best term for a two-acre pasture in West Texas that has ten cows on it?
• Marbling is measured in the ribeye muscle between the ______ ribs
• Which mineral is known as the 'master mineral' due to the fact that it is involved in most of the metabolic processes of the body?
• What is the name of an infection inside the udder?
• If a cross between a 1/2 Simmental 1/2 Angus bull and a 1/2 Simmental 1/2 Shorthorn cow yields what breed percentage of Simmental in the calf?
• If a bull gained 500 pounds over 125 days, what is the average daily gain?
• Which genetic defect is described as a simply inherited recessive condition in Angus cattle that can cause the animal to be born with an extra limb (polymelia)?
• In which year did the American Simmental Association publish its first sire summary?
• Creep feeding is defined as providing supplemental feed to which group?
• Which measurement is an excellent predictor of a bull's puberty?
• Which compartment is the site of fermentation, the largest stomach compartment, and can hold up to about 50 gallons when fully developed?
• Which of the following is a producer-used method of cattle identification?
• __________ is the process by which body cells divide and multiply.
• What is the largest compartment of a beef animal's stomach?
• Which fat-soluble vitamin is not stored in the ruminant body, as it is synthesized when the animal is exposed to sunlight?
• Beef cattle gestation length is commonly expressed in which unit?
• A bull stud typically collects semen from its battery of bulls how often?
• Which publication is associated with SimGenetics industry focus?
• In a sperm cell, the genetic material is housed in which part?
• What is the term for a group of calves of the same sex within 90 days of age that have been managed in the same fashion?
• What would be the typical live weight of a steer at slaughter?
• To prevent infection, a newborn calf should have its navel dipped in which solution?
• Capacious is a judging term used to describe differences in which trait?
• Which term describes the average daily gain for cattle?
• In beef carcass anatomy, which primal contains the T-bone steak?
• Which statement about genotype and phenotype is true?
• What USDA symbol for healthy eating replaced the Food Pyramid?
• Which breed ranks second after Brahman in global popularity?
• Which statement about VFD is correct?
• Which primal is located closest to the extremities of the carcass on the rail?
• What does EPD stand for?
• Which term describes the color pattern described for the Charolias breed?
• What fraction of Brahman blood is found in a purebred Simbrah?
• The EPD acronym 'CE' stands for what?
• In TraitTrac, what does the color red indicate?
• What term best describes an animal's ancestry?
• Which of the following does not directly affect calving ease?
• The Simmental breed originated in which country?
• Which term describes diseases that can move between animals and humans?
• Vibriosis would be most likely to cause which side effects?
• Stayability is the percent of an animal's daughters remaining in the cowherd at ____ years of age.
• Which condition is best treated by adding magnesium to the ration?
• What is the main reason a cattleman would place a mineral feeder at the opposite end of the pasture from the water source?
• Hair sampling for DNA: which part is preferred?
• What term describes the improved performance observed when different breeds are crossed?
• Which national organization monitors the use of feed additives in beef cattle?
• What is the name for meat harvested from animals too young to be beef?
• During which period would the energy requirements of a cow be highest?
• Beef cattle growth implants are typically administered in which location?
• Which of the following is a producer-used method of cattle identification?
• Which breed association has the highest number of animals in the IGS database?
• Mastitis is a respiratory disease.
• The bovine estrous cycle lasts for approximately how many days?
• What is the name of the ASA's genetic defect monitoring program?
• Neuropathic Hydrocephalus is commonly referred to as what nickname?
• Which breed is described as red with a white bald face and white legs?
• The American Simmental Association headquarters is located in which city?
• Estrous synchronization is most effective when using which method?
• Shrink is defined as the difference between which two weights?
• Which of the following is proper protocol in the immediate hours prior to slaughter?
• If an animal's ending weight is 640 pounds and starting weight is 560 pounds, what is the weight gain?
• Under the Veterinary Feed Directive, antibiotic use is monitored for which of the following?
• The ______ ultimately determines the prices that producers are paid for the cattle they raise.
• Dew claws are defined as which anatomical feature?
• Which stomach compartment has a honeycomb-like structure?
• In beef carcass anatomy, which primal contains the prime rib roast?
• Which part of the sperm cell houses mitochondria for energy production?
• The most effective first step to halter breaking a calf is:
• A veterinarian practicing in Gainesville, FL could issue a VFD slip for a farmer to purchase medicated feed in Springfield, MO.
• The hide of one beef cow can be used to make approximately how many footballs?
• For DNA sampling in cattle, from which area is hair typically collected to ensure sample quality?
• Which factor indicates an animal's fatness and can be influenced by diet?
• Which term describes the fat within muscle tissue that contributes to marbling?
• Which of the following are helpful tips when handling cattle?
• When collecting a hair sample for DNA purposes, from which part of the animal should the hair be taken?
• Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) causes which of the following features?
• What is the official term for a non-pregnant cow?
• In Simbrah cattle, Brahman blood content fraction is 3/8. This fraction is described as what?
• Worth $1500 what is the highest level of AJSA merit award you can receive?
• What is the highest quality grade a beef carcass can receive?
• What term means 'milk sugar'?
• Which type of operation commonly takes beef animals after they are weaned and feeds them until time of slaughter?
• True/False: If a homozygous black bull is mated to a heterozygous black female, all offspring would be black.
• Which antibiotic use will be regulated in the FDA's Veterinary Feed Directive starting January 1, 2017?
• In identification naming schemes, which letter is associated with the year 2012?
• Through which organization can Simbrah registrations be processed?
• Which combination makes up SimAngus HT (Heat Tolerance)?
• A calf has an ending weight of 570 pounds and a starting weight of 520 pounds. What is the weight gain?
• Where is the most ideal area to administer a vaccine?
• What are the white flecks of fat inside the ribeye of a beef carcass called?
• Which of the following is a permanent identification method?
• What is the average length of a cow's estrous cycle?
• Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PHA) is a lethal defect with what features?
• Maternal Weaning Weight EPD and Weaning Weight EPD are the exact same figure.
• What is the maximum temperature federally allowed in a packing plant?
• Which compartment of a ruminant stomach is the true glandular stomach?
• In a standard livestock judging contest, how many points is each class worth?
• A common time to check for pregnancy after AI is around how many days later?
• Which statement best describes the use of a CIDR in cattle management?
• What color were the original Simmentals in the 1800s and early 1900s?
• The parent that determines the sex of the calf by providing either an X or a Y chromosome in the fertilizing gamete is the:
• Red coat color is a dominant trait.
• In the Beef Checkoff program, how much of each dollar is kept in the state level?
• Which breed is widely known for adaptability and is considered the most popular worldwide?
• What is the normal body temperature for a beef animal?
• Which statement is NOT a traditional characteristic of Simmental cattle?
• If an animal's live weight is 1200 lb and its carcass weight is 720 lb, what is the dressing loss?
• An antibiotic would cure a viral illness.
• Heterochromia irides is more commonly known as what?
• Colostrum is the cow's first milk after calving and is rich in antibodies. Which feature best describes this characteristic?
• Assuming the polled trait is dominant, what percentage of offspring from two heterozygous polled parents will be horned?
• In cattle genetics, what do EPDs stand for?
• Endometritis is the medical term for what condition?
• Which mineral is essential for strong bones in cattle?
• Body condition score is evaluated on a scale of :
• Which factor is most closely associated with fever in cattle?
• Which statement best describes compensatory gain?
• Which breed can be black or red and features a blaze face?
• As a beef animal ages, what happens to its rib bones?
• According to the USDA, the greatest expense in raising livestock is
• Womb is synonymous with which organ?
• Progeny from a sire that is a genetic defect carrier cannot be registered with the ASA.
• In April 2012, a case of Mad Cow Disease was identified in the United States for the first time in nine years. In which state did this occur?
• Most syringes measure capacity in milliliters or the functional equivalent. What is that equivalent?
• Which statement about Angus cattle is true?
• If you AI a show heifer with sexed female semen, the chance that she will have a bull calf is approximately what percent?
• Which formula describes feed per pound of gain?
• Approximately what percent of pasture and grazing lands in the United States are unsuitable for crop production?
• Which set of options correctly lists the neutral pH value position?
• What is the largest annual operating cost for most cow/calf enterprises?
• Which grey breed with a large hump, common in the southern United States, is considered the most popular breed worldwide?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary sign of estrus in cattle?
• Which term describes the milk-producing phase in dairy cattle?
• In beef marketing, which group’s demand ultimately determines the prices paid to producers?
• If a homozygous polled bull were mated to a horned female, what percentage of their offspring would you expect to be polled?
• What is the most common reason for a fever in cattle?
• According to the Beef Improvement Federation, what is the minimum scrotal circumference for a yearling bull in centimeters?
• Which digestive organ of cattle is characterized by honeycomb-like walls?
• The round primal is located in which region of the animal?
• Which CSU professor is widely recognized for animal behavior studies at Colorado State University?
• Which part of the beef animal is most valuable in terms of byproducts?
• The rib location used for grading is between which ribs?
• The program that assesses merit of nominated young sires with a focus on carcass traits.
• Semen and eggs are frozen in what?
• According to beef quality assurance (BQA) standards, when properly administering either a subcutaneous or an intramuscular injection you should give it in which area?
• What is the recommended technique to pull a calf through a small pelvic opening during assisted birth?
• The space around an animal that triggers avoidance behavior when encroached is known as what?
• What is the standard age that is used to adjust weaning weights?
• Which statement about the coat color variant released by the ASA is true?
• What term best describes an animal's ancestry?
• Parturition is another name for which process?
• Which of the following is most commonly spread through direct contact with other animals?
• How do you know that a carcass has been USDA inspected in the packing plant?
• In SimGenetics cattle, calves are most commonly born during which season of the year?
• An animal gained 60 pounds over 12 days on feed. What is the average daily gain?
• What does EPD stand for?
• What is the largest fast food chain in the world?
• Which of these is not a factor used in calculation yield grade?
• Break-even cost represents the total amount of money an animal must be sold for to cover what?
• Which practice is recommended as a simple method to begin halter training?
• Where is a beef carcass ribbed for grading?
• Growth hormones are commonly administered to cattle in which anatomical area?