Manure Management
Which state agency is responsible for regulating manure application?
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
What does BQA stand for?
Beef Quality Assurance
This method of identification typically goes on the hip area.
Branding
What does TDN stand for?
Total Digestible Nutrients
What is the minimum internal temperature when cooking a steak?
145o F
What is common to most sensitive areas in manure management plans?
Water
When is abuse of cattle acceptable?
Never
What does ELDU stand for?
Extra-Label Drug Use
This usually happens to the costs per pound of gain as rates of gain increase.
Decrease
What is the minimum internal temperature when cooking a hamburger?
160o F
What is the minimum number of animal units that requires a manure management plan?
300 animal units
This method of administration goes just beneath the skin.
Subcutaneous (SubQ)
When giving cattle feed additives, this must first be obtained.
Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
This cost is the single biggest driver of costs in feeding a calf.
Energy Cost
What is the maximum temperature when storing raw beef in a refrigerator?
40o F
Which agronomy cost is minimized when a manure management plan is used?
Commercial Fertilizer
What is the highest BCS score given to cattle?
BCS 9
This is the least preferred method of administering products to cattle.
Intramuscular (IM)
What has been milled out of co-products?
Starch
What is the maximum temperature when storing raw beef in a freezer?
0o F
Which two nutrients are most important in manure management plans?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Why is it important to follow withdrawal times for drugs given to cattle?
Prevent drug residues in meat
In a chute, stop cattle by moving forward this.
Point of Balance
Use of this specific type of feed additive can help improve feed conversion.
Ionohphores
Why does ground beef need to be cooked to a higher temperature than cuts like steaks or roasts?
To destroy any bacteria embedded in the meat from grinding