A
Why is the temperament of the cattle so important?
To ensure the safety of the handler
Which group of cattle are of most risk to the handler?
Cows with newborns
If you want an animal to move forward, where should you stand?
behind the shoulder
What is the procedure used to separate groups of animals?
Drafting
State 3 features of well constructed cattle yards
strong gates
secure crush
wide race
supply of water
no sharp objects
shade
What term is used to describe the nervous condition/personality of an animal?
temperament
State 2 methods of preventing/controlling Buffalo fly
insecticidal ear tags
chemical sprays
dung beetle
bag rubbers
state 4 uses of the crush
weighing
vaccinating
vet checks
ear tagging
drenching
A good understanding of _________ will reduce the risk of injury
possible injury to handler
bruising of meat prior to slaughter
can't fit as many on a truck
What term is given to an animal which never grows horns
polled
State 3 methods of cattle identification
hot iron branding
numbered ear tags
National livestock identification system
ear tattooing
why do farmers castrate bull calves?
They are easier to handle, easier to manage, reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy and prevent animals with bad temperament from breeding
Steer
Bullock
Name the breed of cattle at TSHS and 2 good features of the breed
Droughtmaster
heat tolerant, good fertility, good mothering, pest resistant
Why is it important to be calm and confident around the school cattle?
If you are calm and quiet the cattle will be calm and quiet and safer to work with
How long is the gestation period (pregnancy) in cattle
9 months
At what age are the school calves weaned
8 months
If a calf has an ear tag A2.3, what was her mother's tag?
A2
What are the letters of the High School cattle brand and what do they mean?
DEQ
Department of education Queensland
Name the one of the main pastures used at the school cattle stud
Brachriaria humidicola
Kazangoola setaria
If an animal does not have horns or is polled, what else could be growing from its head?
Scurs
What is the goal weight for the stud bulls at 24 months of age
600 - 700kgs
If a calf has the ear tag Q4.3.6, how many siblings were born before her?
5
What is another name given to a crossbred animal?
hybrid