Animal Welfare
True or False: The first thing to consider in animal care is providing necessary food, water, and shelter.
What is True!
What government agency ensures meat safety in the U.S.?
What is USDA!
What is biosecurity?
What is measures taken to prevent disease spread in livestock!
What does VFD stand for?
What is Veterinary Feed Directive!
True or False: Keeping proper treatment records is optional.
What is True!
However it is very helpful for good management and food safety.
What is the term used to describe handling animals calmly to reduce stress?
What is Low Stress Handling!
What does a withdrawal period refer to in livestock medication?
What is the time required for a drug to leave the animal’s system before slaughter
What is one way to prevent disease transmission between animals?
What is quarantine new or sick animals, proper sanitation, or limit visitors.
If a vaccine offers the choice between IM and SQ injection, which is preferred?
What is Subcutaneous!
What is the primary purpose of the Youth Quality Care Assurance (YQCA) program?
What is to ensure safe food production and responsible animal care!
Which body part is commonly used to determine the balance point of an animal?
What is Shoulder!
True or False: Antibiotics can be used in livestock without a prescription.
What is False
What is the best way to reduce the risk of spreading diseases through injections?
What is changing needles between animals and using clean syringes!
What is the maximum amount of vaccine or antibiotic that should be injected in one site?
What is 10 mL per injection site!
Who can legally prescribe the use of feed additives beyond label directions?
What is a veterinarian!
Why should proper flooring be used in livestock handling areas?
What is to prevent slipping and injuries!
What does “Extra-Label Drug Use” require?
What is a veterinarian’s prescription and a valid VCPR!
When should a needle be changed?
What is if bent, dull, contaminated, damaged, or between sick animals!
What is the recommended needle length for an IM injection in cattle?
What is 1-1.5 inches!
Name one ethical concern in livestock production.
What is animal welfare, medication misuse, or improper record-keeping.
Name two proper sorting aids that can be used to move livestock.
What is Paddle and Flag!
Name two factors that can affect the safety of livestock products.
What is disease, medication use, withdrawal times, or biosecurity measures.
What is a common sign of illness in livestock?
What is lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, or abnormal behavior.
What should be done with a Multi-Dose Modified Live Virus (MLV) vaccine after mixing?
What is use within 45 minutes to one hour!
What is one key part of an effective record-keeping system?
What is treatment logs, medication records, animal ID, or withdrawal times.