Modified by: Kati Peiffer, Tom Miller, Byron Leu Field Specialists ISUE Created By: Brent Strickland, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Adapted for Beef QA purposes by Jeff Goodwin, University of Idaho Special Thanks to Matt Hamlyn for permission to use the game board frame

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$100 It’s okay to inject your lamb with air. True or false

1-100A b. False $100

1-200 Which is not a character trait? a.Caring b.Respect c.Happiness d.Trustworthiness e.Fairness $200

1-200A C. Happiness $200

1-300 Show rules state your animal cannot be born on or before January 1 st. What date is the earliest “born on” date to be eligible? a.December 25 th b.December 31 st c.January 1 st d.January 2nd $300

1-300A $300 d. January 2nd

1-400 $400 In animal handling the “point of balance” is located at it’s shoulders. a.True b.False

1-400A a. True Behavioral Principals of Livestock Handling Grandin, T. $400

1-500 Pigs, cattle, horses and sheep are more sensitive to high pitched sounds than humans a.True b.False $500

1-500A a. True $500

As a general rule, vaccines and certain antibiotics need to be refrigerated at what temperature? $100

2-100A – 45 degrees Fahrenheit Reference: Quality Assurance, Level III page 26 $100

2-200 Nutritional needs for animals are based on? a.It’s digestive system b.Age c.Stage of production d.All of the above $200

2-200A D. All of the above $200

2-300 How many pounds of meat, milk and eggs do 4-Her’s in Iowa produce each year? $300

2-300A Million pounds of meat, milk and eggs Reference: Leaders Guide Quality Assurance Manual p,iii $300

2-400 What does VCPR mean? $400

2-400A Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship Your veterinarian can help you make medical judgments, assist you with withdrawal times, your record keeping system, and can provide “extra label” drug use when deemed necessary under special circumstances. Reference: Quality Assurance Level III page 31 $400

2-500 Define: Labeled Drug Use Off Label Drug Use Extra Label Drug Use $500

2-500A Label use is when you use the animal health product exactly like it says on the label.Label use is when you use the animal health product exactly like it says on the label. 2.Off label drug use is when producers, on their own, use a drug in a manner other than what is on the label.Off label drug use is when producers, on their own, use a drug in a manner other than what is on the label. 3.Extra label drug use is when a veterinarian prescribes a drug to be used by a producer in a manner other than the directions on the label.Extra label drug use is when a veterinarian prescribes a drug to be used by a producer in a manner other than the directions on the label. Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program, page 47 $500

Name the government agency that regulates medicated animal feed, most health products, approves products and sets tolerance levels for antimicrobials. $100

3-100A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reference: Quality Assurance Youth program page 20 $100

3-200 What are three ways/routes to administer medications? $200

3-200A Water 2.Feed 3.Injection 4.Topical Reference: Quality Assurance Level III page 38 $200

3-300 Give the definition for withdrawal time. $300

3-300A Withdrawal time is the amount of time required for the medication to be metabolized, or broken down, by the animal’s body, before marketing. Reference: Quality Assurance, Youth Program page 21 $300

3-400 Name four reasons why producers use animal health products. $400

3-400A Provide for the welfare of the animal 2- Treat disease or parasite 3- Prevent disease or parasite 4- Improve rate of gain 5- Improve feed efficiency 6- Minimize production costs $400

3-500 There are five ways to administer injectable medication to an animal. Name the two most common. $500

3-500A In the muscle (Intramuscular – IM) Apply just behind and below the ear but in front of the shoulder. Never inject in the ham or loin. 2.Under the skin (Subcutaneous – Sub Q) Inject only into clean, dry areas. Use the loose flaps of skin in the flank or behind the elbow. Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 51 $500

What is the best site for IM injection in an animal? $100

4-100A The Neck Region because there is good circulation and low value cuts of meat Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 34 $100

4-200 Define Biosecurity $200

4-200A All of the procedures used to maintain and improve the health of your herd. Reference: Quality Assurance III page 48 $200

4-300 Antibiotic treatment is almost always better than vaccinating your animal a.True b. False $300

4-300A b. False $300

4-400 Which of the following affects can stress have on an animal? a. Reduce feed and water intake b. Reduce feed efficiency c. Increase health problems d. Affect the quality of meat produced e. All of the above $400

4-400A e. All of the above $400

4-500 Why is there a concern when animals have a drug residue in their body when slaughtered for meat consumption? $500

4-500A Meat that contains unsafe levels is in violation of federal law. Persons who are very sensitive to certain drugs may react if traces of drugs are in the meat. Persons who eat meat may develop severe allergic reactions from the traces of medications that are present. Consumers expect safe residue-free meat. People may lose confidence in the quality of the food products that we produce if there are residues. Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program, Drug Residue worksheet $ 5 00

$100 An animal’s blind spot is located: a. On the right b. Directly behind the animal c. In front of the animal d. At the point of balance

5-100A b. Directly behind the animal $100

5-200 E Coli and Salmonella are examples of: a.Microbial contamination b.Chemical contamination c.Physical contamination $200

5-200A Microbial contamination $200

5-300 Define the word Euthanasia $300

5-300A Euthanasia is defined as a humane death occurring without pain or distress Reference: Quality Assurance III page 59 $300

Thermal neutral or comfortable temperature zone for a 600 lbs steer is? $400

5-400A degrees Fahrenheit Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 56 $400

5-500 A 55 lb feeder lamb will drink how much water on a warm day? $500

5-500A gallons of water Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 51 $500

How can moldy affect your 4-H livestock project? $100

6-100A Feed refusal Variation in feed intake Caking of feed Darkening of feed grains Heating of feed grains Unusual odor Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 20 $100

6-200 What is the most important nutrient for you animal? $200

6-200A Water $200

6-300 What is the crude protein level in this feed? $300

6-300A A minimum of 18% Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 74 $300

6-400 How long do you need to keep feed records? $400

6-400A Retain feed records for one year after the feed is used Retain feed records for one year after the feed is used Sample of feed should be kept for 6 months Sample of feed should be kept for 6 months $400

6-500 Flushing the feed mixer means preparing non-medicated feed to “flush” through your system. When and why should this be done? $500

6-500A Any time you don’t want one feed cross-contaminating with another batch of feed. Especially important when preparing medicated feeds. Reference: Quality Assurance III page 66 $500

The category is Stakeholders Write paper how much you want to wager.

Right before the fair, you decide to use a drug off label. You win champion, the animal is tested for drug residues and your animal tests positive. List at least 3 people that will be hurt by your bad decision.

All family members, other exhibitors, the people who bought your animal, the 4-H agent, the Fair manager, 4-H adult volunteers, (Many correct answers.)

Daily Double Round 1 Write on paper how much you want to wager.