Animal Health & Breeding
What is rectal palpation
This is the most common method of pregnancy detection in cattle.
What is weaning
This is the term for the process of removing a calf from its mother's milk
What is double cropping
This is the term for planting a second crop in the same field in a single growing season.
What is a front-end loader
This hydraulic tool is often attached to a tractor for lifting hay bales
What is electric polywire
This type of fencing is best for rotational grazing systems
What is brucellosis
This disease, also known as "Bang’s disease," causes abortion in cattle and is zoonotic.
What is bloat
This condition in cattle is caused by gas buildup in the rumen.
What is conservation tillage
This method of tillage leaves crop residue on the field to prevent erosion.
What is creeper gear
This gear in older tractors is used for heavy pulling at low speeds.
What is a quick-release knot
This is the name of the knot used to tie a horse safely to a post.
What is prostaglandin (or PGF2α)
This hormone is used to synchronize estrus in a cow herd.
What is magnesium
This mineral is crucial to prevent grass tetany in lactating cows.
What is clover (or alfalfa)
This legume crop is often used as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop
What is a seed rate chart (or calibration tray)
This is the tool used to calibrate a seed drill
What is a brand inspection certificate
This document proves ownership of cattle and is required in some states for transport.
What is conception rate
This is the term for the percentage of females that become pregnant during a breeding season.
What is a first-calf heifer
This is the name for a cow that has given birth for the first time.
What is 6.5 to 7.0
This is the ideal soil pH range for growing alfalfa
What is shut off tractor, wait for full stop, and inspect shields
This is the proper way to check PTO shaft safety
What is processing (or working cattle)
This is the process of working cattle through a chute for vaccination or sorting.
What is an AI gun (or insemination rod
This is the tool used to perform artificial insemination in cattle.
What is freeze branding
This livestock identification method involves freezing the skin
What is soil structure
This term describes soil's ability to retain water and nutrients
What is row spacing adjustment
This is the term for the process of setting wheel spacing to match row crops
What is a Quarter Horse?
This breed of horse is commonly used for cutting cattle.