Quality Assurance Jeopardy Beef Quality Assurance Jeopardy

Animal Health

Implants

Injection Sites

Managment

Meat Processing

Record Keeping

Record Keeping Animal Health Implants Injection Sites Management Meat Processing $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 Round One should contain one “Daily Double” question. To insert the “Daily Double Screen”, follow these steps: 1. Select the desired button on this slide by clicking on it. Click on SLIDE SHOW  ACTION SETTINGS Make a note of which slide the HYPERLINK is currently set to. In the “Action Settings” dialogue box, change the HYPERLINK to “Daily Double Round 1”. Click OK 6. Now go to Slide “Daily Double Round 1” in this presentation, and follow the directions in the “Notes” section $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500

What is the normal rectal temperature for cattle? 1-100 What is the normal rectal temperature for cattle? $100

1-100A 1 - 100 100.4o F to 103.1o F When the body temperature increases by at least 1o F over the normal upper limit, the animal is considered to have a fever. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (603-4) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $100 $100

1-200 When giving a subcutaneous injection, what gauge and length needle should be used?

The needle should be 16 or 18 gauge and ½ to ¾ inch long. 1 - 100 The needle should be 16 or 18 gauge and ½ to ¾ inch long. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (603-4) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $200 $200

1-300 After birth, a producer should make sure the calf receives what to insure initial disease protection?

Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (603-2) 1 - 100 Colostrum. Colostrum is the number one health factor in the early part of the calf’s life. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (603-2) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $300 $300

1-400 Why are cattle dehorned?

$400 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 1 - 100 Dehorning is done for the safety of humans and the animal. Also to reduce bruises that appear when the meat is processed. The 1995 National Beef Quality Assurance Audit states that bruises cost the industry $4.03 for every fed steer and heifer it produces. Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (D-8) 1995 National Beef Quality Audit Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 $400

1-500 What is caused by a rapid production and absorption of acids from the rumen when cattle consume too much starch or sugar in a short amount of time?

1-500A 1 - 100 Acidosis Acidosis is the most important nutritional disorder in feedlots today. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (624-1) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $500 $500

Where are implants found (location) 2-100 Where are implants found (location) on the animal? 1 - 100

Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-3) On the back side of the ear, between the skin and cartilage in the middle third of the ear. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-3) 2-100A 1 - 100 $100 $100

What system of the body does the implant act through? 2-200

Endocrine System $200 Type answer here. Adjust size & position 1 - 100 Endocrine System Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-21) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $200 $200

2-300 It is often said that the use of growth promotants results in accelerated fattening of cattle. Is this correct?

Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-23) No, these products result in an increase in growth of lean muscle tissue at the expense of fat deposition. Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-23) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $300 $300

Why do producers use growth promotants? 2-400 Why do producers use growth promotants? $400

Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-21) Growth promotants allow cattlemen to produce leaner beef at lower costs. Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-21) 2-400A 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 $400

2-500 Growth implants reduce the total cost of beef production by how much (dollar amount)?

Total cost of beef production is reduced by $50-$80 per steer. Reference: NCBA Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-18) Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University, April 1990 2-500A 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $500 $500

When a vaccine is given IM, what does that mean? 3-100 1 - 100

Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (603-3) 1 - 100 Intra-Muscular. In the Muscle. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (603-3) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $100 $100

3-200 What is the general recommended amount of antibiotics that should be injected at one site?

Multiple injections should be given 3 to 5 inches apart. 10 cc per site Multiple injections should be given 3 to 5 inches apart. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (603-3) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $200 $200

What is the best site for an injection? Why? 3-300 What is the best site for an injection? Why?

$300 Triangular mass of neck muscle. 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. Triangular mass of neck muscle. Less expensive cuts are located in the neck region. Reference: Cow-calf Management guide $300 $300

What can happen if you try to combine your own vaccines? 3-400 What can happen if you try to combine your own vaccines?

Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-2) 1 - 100 Vaccines are meant to work on specific disease. By combining them, they may work against each other and may not protect against disease. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-2) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 $400

3-500 Why should you not use disinfectants when cleaning modified live vaccine syringes?

Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-2) Disinfectants can destroy modified live vaccines that you later put in the same syringe. A mild disinfectant can be used for cleaning bacterin syringes but be sure to rinse them thoroughly. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-2) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $500 $500

When working cattle, how much vaccine should you mix at one time? 4-100 When working cattle, how much vaccine should you mix at one time? 1 - 100

Enough to last for one hour or less. 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. Enough to last for one hour or less. Reference: Cow-calf Management Guide (602-2) $100 $100

4-200 Why should you stop and shake the vaccines occasionally when working cattle?

To insure consistent amounts of antigen get in the dose of vaccine. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (602-2) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $200 $200

How often should needles be changed when giving injections? 4-300

At least every 10-15 uses or every syringe of vaccine. 1 - 100 At least every 10-15 uses or every syringe of vaccine. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (602-3) Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $300 $300

Why is it important to make sure the injection site is clean? 4-400 Why is it important to make sure the injection site is clean?

Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (602-3) Injecting into a spot that is damp, muddy, or covered with manure greatly increases the risk of infection. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (602-3) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 $400

What important instructions are found on the bottle label? 4-500 What important instructions are found on the bottle label? Name four.

Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (602-1) Dosage, timing, route of administration, warnings or indications, withdrawal period, storage, disposal, and shelf life. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (602-1) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $ 5 00 $500

5-100 Where is a beef carcass ribbed to get a measurement of the ribeye area? 1 - 100

Between the 12th and 13th ribs. 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. Between the 12th and 13th ribs. Reference: D.L. Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 110 $100 $100

Name three quality grades. 5-200 Name three quality grades.

Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Cutter, Canner. 1 - 100 Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Cutter, Canner. Reference: D.L. Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 110 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $200 $200

Name two factors used to figure yield grade. 5-300 Name two factors used to figure yield grade.

Ribeye area, hot carcass weight, backfat, and % kidney, pelvic, and heart fat. Reference: D.L. Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 122 5-300A 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $300 $300

What is the difference between quality grade and yield grade? 5-400 What is the difference between quality grade and yield grade?

$400 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 Quality grade is based on the amount of marbling found in the ribeye and degree of maturity (age of animal). Yield grade is based upon the yield of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts from the round, loin, rib, and chuck (cutability). Reference: D.L. Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 110 &121 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 $400

What is the difference between inspection and grading? 5-500 What is the difference between inspection and grading?

5-500A The USDA mandates that every product for human consumption be inspected by a certified inspector. Grading is optional. Reference: D.L. Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 109 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $500 $500

Why is it important to receive the records of cattle you purchase? 6-100 1 - 100 Why is it important to receive the records of cattle you purchase?

To know their previous management history. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (603-2) 6-100A 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $100 $100

Name four important records that should be kept when vaccinating. 6-200 Name four important records that should be kept when vaccinating.

Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (603-2) Product name, serial number, date, route, and site of injection, dose, and initials of the person who gave the product. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (603-2) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $200 $200

Who can you work with to set up a good record keeping system? 6-300 Who can you work with to set up a good record keeping system?

Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (603-2) FFA Advisor, veterinarian, nutritionist, Extension Educator/Specialist, or animal health supplier. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (603-2) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $300 $300

6-400 What is IRM?

Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (104-1) Integrated Resource Management. IRM is a beef management concept in which the key performance indicators of an operation are analyzed, decisions are made, and action is taken to ensure maximum profitability and competitiveness through the optimum use of all available resources. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (104-1) 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $400 $400

6-500 The IRM Red Pocket Field Book has sections in which records are kept. Name four sections.

Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (106-2) Calving season, branding, weaning, cow herd management, bull management, cattle performance, and cattle sales. Reference: Cow-Calf Management Guide (106-2) 6-500A 1 - 100 Type answer here. Adjust size & position as necessary. $500 $500

Write down how much you want to wager. Final Jeopardy The category is Stakeholders Write down how much you want to wager.

Right before the fair, you decide to inject your steer with a drug that will make him more tame. You win grand champion, but later everyone finds that you cheated. List at least 3 people that will be hurt by your bad choice.

(Many correct answers.) 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.)