BQA Certification Final Exams
There is a stream that runs through one of your pastures that you do not want cattle using as a water
source. How might you keep cattle out of this area? - C) Fence off the stream.
Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibility. - A) True
When working cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving __________ point of balance. - A) in front
of
Cattle have a tendency to move from _______ areas to _______ areas. - A) dark, lighter
Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits ____________. - B) trailer
stability
Once cattle are loaded, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure successful delivery, including specific
drop-off locations, drop off times, head counts, and unloading instructions. At this time, the owner is no
longer responsible for the animals. - B) False
The _______ of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away from the feed bunks
and does not pool. - C) slope
Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines. - B) False
What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to the next
production unit? - D) A complete history including all of the above
You've recently purchased three newborn calves from your neighbor to foster onto animals in your herd
that have lost their calves. You notice the newly purchased calves have scours, and begin to treat them
immediately. Which record will you use to record this treatment? - D) Animal health record
, Food additives can be an efficient way to administer antibiotics to an entire herd for the treatment or
control of disease. What is the written order a producer must acquire prior administering the antibiotic
in this way? - D) Veterinary feed directive (VFD)
You are preparing to fence line wean your calves. The veterinarian suggested you use preconditioning
techniques to minimize stress in the animals. When a producer fails to precondition, calves may
experience which of the following? - D) Decreased health and nutrition
You are preparing to wean your calves and intend to precondition your calves to minimize stress and
maximize their immune system. How many days prior to shipping on to a stacker/backgrounder should
you begin preconditioning? - B) At least 45 days
In most cow/calf operations, ______________ is the first limiting nutrient and often must be
supplemented. - D) protein
You are administering a vaccination to an animal when the needle breaks inside the muscle. After an
immediate evaluation and a surgical recovery attempt by your veterinarian, you are not successful in
locating the broken needle. Which of the following is true? - B) This animal can only be harvested at a
custom packer that is able to responsibly harvest the animal. The animal should be immediately
transported for harvest and cannot be distributed into the public food supply.
When administering vaccinations to cattle, all needles are considered equal. - B) False
Modified Live (MLV) and Chemically Altered (CA) vaccines should be mixed just before they are
administered and must be disposed of after ______________. - A) one hour
During a pregnancy ultrasound, a cow in your herd tests 'open' for the third year in a row. Overall, the
cow appears to be in good health. Which of the following is the most economical option for your herd? -
A) The cow should be given a finishing ration and sent for harvest
There is a stream that runs through one of your pastures that you do not want cattle using as a water
source. How might you keep cattle out of this area? - C) Fence off the stream.
Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibility. - A) True
When working cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving __________ point of balance. - A) in front
of
Cattle have a tendency to move from _______ areas to _______ areas. - A) dark, lighter
Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits ____________. - B) trailer
stability
Once cattle are loaded, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure successful delivery, including specific
drop-off locations, drop off times, head counts, and unloading instructions. At this time, the owner is no
longer responsible for the animals. - B) False
The _______ of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away from the feed bunks
and does not pool. - C) slope
Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines. - B) False
What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to the next
production unit? - D) A complete history including all of the above
You've recently purchased three newborn calves from your neighbor to foster onto animals in your herd
that have lost their calves. You notice the newly purchased calves have scours, and begin to treat them
immediately. Which record will you use to record this treatment? - D) Animal health record
, Food additives can be an efficient way to administer antibiotics to an entire herd for the treatment or
control of disease. What is the written order a producer must acquire prior administering the antibiotic
in this way? - D) Veterinary feed directive (VFD)
You are preparing to fence line wean your calves. The veterinarian suggested you use preconditioning
techniques to minimize stress in the animals. When a producer fails to precondition, calves may
experience which of the following? - D) Decreased health and nutrition
You are preparing to wean your calves and intend to precondition your calves to minimize stress and
maximize their immune system. How many days prior to shipping on to a stacker/backgrounder should
you begin preconditioning? - B) At least 45 days
In most cow/calf operations, ______________ is the first limiting nutrient and often must be
supplemented. - D) protein
You are administering a vaccination to an animal when the needle breaks inside the muscle. After an
immediate evaluation and a surgical recovery attempt by your veterinarian, you are not successful in
locating the broken needle. Which of the following is true? - B) This animal can only be harvested at a
custom packer that is able to responsibly harvest the animal. The animal should be immediately
transported for harvest and cannot be distributed into the public food supply.
When administering vaccinations to cattle, all needles are considered equal. - B) False
Modified Live (MLV) and Chemically Altered (CA) vaccines should be mixed just before they are
administered and must be disposed of after ______________. - A) one hour
During a pregnancy ultrasound, a cow in your herd tests 'open' for the third year in a row. Overall, the
cow appears to be in good health. Which of the following is the most economical option for your herd? -
A) The cow should be given a finishing ration and sent for harvest
