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What nutrient does molasses provide the cattle?
Carbohydrate for energy
What is the holding area cehind the crush called?
The race
What is the term given to calves when they are first weaned?
Weaners
What is the term given to young female cattle?
Heifers
Why is it important to be calm and quiet around the cattle?
To ensure the safety of yourself, others, and the cattle
What is the term given to the general body structure of the animal?
When is the best time to return separated animals to the herd?
While they are being worked in the yards (like after weighing)
If you want an animal to move forward, where should you stand?
behind the shoulder
State 3 features of well constructed cattle yards
strong gates
secure crush
wide race
supply of water
no sharp objects
What is the procedure used to separate groups f animals?
Drafting
At what age should the school bulls be fitted with a nose ring?
12 months if being used for show purposes
State 3 methods of drenching the cattle for worms
Pour on chemical
Oral chemical down the throat
Intramuscular injection
What is the distance between you and the animal called, before the animal will move away?
Flight distance
why do farmers castrate bull calves?
They are easier to handle and easier to manage
Reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy
Prevent animals with bad temperament from breeding
A good understanding of _________ will reduce the risk of injury
animal behaviour
Breed
Reproductive status
Strain of the breed (genetics)
The handler and past experiences
If you see an animal isolated in a paddock, what should you do?
Go and check on it
If it is sick or injured, if possible treat it
If possible move it to the shade and ensure it has water
Contact the vet if you are unable to treat the animal
Name the breed of cattle at TSHS and 2 good features of the breed
Droughtmaster
heat tolerant, good fertility, good mothering, pest resistant
State 3 things you could do to move an animal down the race
Gently hit it on the rump
Twist its tail
Make sh, sh noises
Make sure all gates ahead are open
Leave a decoy animal at the end of the race for the others to follow
What is the goal weight for the stud bulls at 24 months of age
700Kgs
Name the zoonotic disease for which the High School cattle are vaccinated
Leptospirosis
State 2 things a farmer can do to improve the temperament of the herd
Selectively breed calmer animals
Cull (sell off) any animals with a bad temperament
Handle the cattle more and in a quiet calm manner
State 3 things the farm manager does to ensure the animals grow well for market
Ensure the herd has good genetics for muscle
Select fastest growing animal to breed from
Provide good nutrition, that is pastures and mineral supplements
Handle the cattle quietly and in a confident manner
Protect the cattle from pests and diseases by administering the correct chemicals (fly tags and vaccines)
If you are an animal owner, state 5 things you must do to ensure the welfare of your animals
Provide clean water
Provide good nutrition
Provide adequate shelter
Protect the animal from pests, disease, and injury
Protect the animal from extremes of climate and predators
What are the letters of the High School cattle brand and what do they mean?
DEQ
Department of Education Queensland