Montana Beef Quality Assurance
Certification Exam
1. Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections should be given in the: neck rump ribs arm pit tail head None of the above
2. An intramuscular injection in the round can affect meat tenderness _____ inches away from the site of injection. 0 inches 1-2 inches 3-4 inches 6-12 inches 5-10 inches None of the above
3. When you keep records of antibiotic/vaccination treatments, what information should be recorded? Product ID and Lot number Date treated Number of animals treated Person who treated the animals All the above None of the above
4. Why should a person become Beef Quality Assurance Certified? It is economically logical and helps maintain consumer confidence Allows you to participate in MBN and other alliances Records allow for better business decisions Helps to eliminate carcass defects All the above None of the above
5. According to recent statistics, cull market cows and bulls account for what percentage of producer income? 0-10% 15-20% 40-50% 90-100% 34-75% 5-17%
6. Bruising as a result of improper cattle handling costs the industry approximately ______ annually in carcass trim for fed steer and heifers. $20 million $10,000 $100,000 $20,000 $1 million $55
7. All records must be kept for a minimum of ___ years from the date of transfer of the cattle from the operation One Two Three Ten Twenty Thirty
8. For IM injections, if a calculated does of 36 cc is to be given Use four, 9 cc injections Use three, 12 cc injections Use two, 18 cc injections Use one 36 cc injection Use four, 5 cc injections None of the above
9. When administering medications, which is not a preferred route? Orally IM Sub-Q IV All of the above None of the above
10. Of the following feedstuffs, which is currently considered high risk? Fat Rendered ruminant meat and bone meal Barley Corn All of the above None of the above
11. HACCP standards were adopted for the meat and poultry industries to? Increase consumer awareness Closely analyze hazards after an accident Prevent hazards before they happen None of the above
12. To prevent BSE from entering the United States, the USDA has: Employed HAP principles Employed a double firewall system The HACCP firewall system Created the HACCP council Asked all neighboring countries to limit trade Employed a triple firewall system
13. Good handling practices include: A = Utilizing visual stimulus before audible stimulus; ensuring crowding pens are level; using square chutes. B = Ensuring crowding pens are level; locating ramps only in single file chutes; using cutes that are curved and take advantage of natural instincts; ensuring cattle can see a minimum of 1 body length up a chute before it curves. C = Ensuring crowding pens are level; using prods forcefully to move cattle; and scaring herds to move quickly D = Using square chutes that allow cows to see across the horizon; utilizing audible stimulus before visual stimulus. E = Ensuring crowding pens are level; locating ramps only in single file chutes; using cutes that are curved and take advantage of natural instincts; ensuring cattle can see a minimum of 3 body lengths up a chute before it curves. None of the above
14. To limit your risk you should employ biosecurity measures that: A= Purchase animals from known sources with good health records B = Follow proper vaccine practices C = Keep trucks and pens clean D = Encourage visitors to view your operations regardless of their travel history E = All of the above F = Answers a, b, c
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