Beef

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Beef Quality Assurance Jeopardy
Created By Brent Strickland, University of
Arizona Cooperative Extension Adapted for Beef QA
purposes by Jeff Goodwin, University of
Idaho Special Thanks to Matt Hamlyn for
permission to use the game board frame
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Animal Health
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Implants
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Injection Sites
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Managment
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Meat Processing
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Record Keeping
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Record Keeping
Animal Health
Implants
Injection Sites
Meat Processing
Management
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What is the normal rectal temperature for cattle?





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100.4o F to 103.1o F When the body temperature
increases by at least 1o F over the normal upper
limit, the animal is considered to have a
fever. Reference Cow-Calf Management Guide
(603-4)



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1-200
When giving a subcutaneous injection, what gauge
and length needle should be used?
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The needle should be 16 or 18 gauge and ½ to ¾
inch long. Reference Cow-calf Management Guide
(603-4)

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After birth, a producer should make sure the calf
receives what to insure initial disease
protection?
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Colostrum. Colostrum is the number one health
factor in the early part of the calfs
life. Reference Cow-calf Management Guide
(603-2)



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Why are cattle dehorned?
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Dehorning is done for the safety of humans and
the animal. Also to reduce bruises that appear
when the meat is processed. The 1995 National
Beef Quality Assurance Audit states that bruises
cost the industry 4.03 for every fed steer and
heifer it produces. Reference NCBA Cattle and
Beef Handbook (D-8) 1995 National Beef Quality
Audit


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1-500
What is caused by a rapid production and
absorption of acids from the rumen when cattle
consume too much starch or sugar in a short
amount of time?
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Acidosis Acidosis is the most important
nutritional disorder in feedlots
today. Reference Cow-calf Management Guide
(624-1)


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2-100
Where are implants found (location) on the
animal?
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On the back side of the ear, between the skin
and cartilage in the middle third of the
ear. Reference Cow-calf Management Guide (602-3)


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What system of the body does the implant act
through?
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Endocrine System Reference NCBA Cattle and
Beef Handbook (A-21)


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2-300
It is often said that the use of growth
promotants results in accelerated fattening of
cattle. Is this correct?
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No, these products result in an increase in
growth of lean muscle tissue at the expense of
fat deposition. Reference NCBA Cattle and Beef
Handbook (A-23)


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Why do producers use growth promotants?
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Growth promotants allow cattlemen to produce
leaner beef at lower costs. Reference NCBA
Cattle and Beef Handbook (A-21)


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Growth implants reduce the total cost of beef
production by how much (dollar amount)?
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Total cost of beef production is reduced by
50-80 per steer. Reference NCBA Cattle and
Beef Handbook (A-18) Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Michigan
State University, April 1990


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3-100
When a vaccine is given IM, what does that mean?
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Intra-Muscular. In the Muscle. Reference
Cow-calf Management Guide (603-3)
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3-200
What is the general recommended amount of
antibiotics that should be injected at one site?
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10 cc per site Multiple injections should be
given 3 to 5 inches apart. Reference Cow-calf
Management Guide (603-3)

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What is the best site for an injection? Why?
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Triangular mass of neck muscle. Less expensive
cuts are located in the neck region. Reference
Cow-calf Management guide


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What can happen if you try to combine your own
vaccines?
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Vaccines are meant to work on specific disease.
By combining them, they may work against each
other and may not protect against
disease. Reference Cow-calf Management Guide
(602-2)

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Why should you not use disinfectants when
cleaning modified live vaccine syringes?
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Disinfectants can destroy modified live vaccines
that you later put in the same syringe. A mild
disinfectant can be used for cleaning bacterin
syringes but be sure to rinse them
thoroughly. Reference Cow-calf Management Guide
(602-2)

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4-100
When working cattle, how much vaccine should you
mix at one time?
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Enough to last for one hour or less. Reference
Cow-calf Management Guide (602-2)


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Why should you stop and shake the vaccines
occasionally when working cattle?
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To insure consistent amounts of antigen get in
the dose of vaccine. Reference Cow-Calf
Management Guide (602-2)
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How often should needles be changed when giving
injections?
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At least every 10-15 uses or every syringe of
vaccine. Reference Cow-Calf Management Guide
(602-3)



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Why is it important to make sure the injection
site is clean?
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Injecting into a spot that is damp, muddy, or
covered with manure greatly increases the risk of
infection. Reference Cow-Calf Management Guide
(602-3)

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4-500
What important instructions are found on the
bottle label? Name four.
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Dosage, timing, route of administration, warnings
or indications, withdrawal period, storage,
disposal, and shelf life. Reference Cow-Calf
Management Guide (602-1)


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Where is a beef carcass ribbed to get a
measurement of the ribeye area?
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Between the 12th and 13th ribs. Reference D.L.
Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass
Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 110


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Name three quality grades.
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Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial,
Cutter, Canner. Reference D.L. Boggs and R.A.
Merkel, Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and
Selection Manual, page 110


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Name two factors used to figure yield grade.
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Ribeye area, hot carcass weight, backfat, and
kidney, pelvic, and heart fat. Reference D.L.
Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass
Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 122


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What is the difference between quality grade and
yield grade?
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Quality grade is based on the amount of marbling
found in the ribeye and degree of maturity (age
of animal). Yield grade is based upon the yield
of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts from the
round, loin, rib, and chuck (cutability). Referen
ce D.L. Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal
Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 110
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What is the difference between inspection and
grading?
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The USDA mandates that every product for human
consumption be inspected by a certified
inspector. Grading is optional. Reference D.L.
Boggs and R.A. Merkel, Live Animal Carcass
Evaluation and Selection Manual, page 109


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Why is it important to receive the records of
cattle you purchase?
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To know their previous management
history. Reference Cow-Calf Management Guide
(603-2)



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Name four important records that should be kept
when vaccinating.
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Product name, serial number, date, route, and
site of injection, dose, and initials of the
person who gave the product. Reference Cow-Calf
Management Guide (603-2)

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Who can you work with to set up a good record
keeping system?
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FFA Advisor, veterinarian, nutritionist,
Extension Educator/Specialist, or animal health
supplier. Reference Cow-Calf Management Guide
(603-2)


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What is IRM?
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Integrated Resource Management. IRM is a beef
management concept in which the key performance
indicators of an operation are analyzed,
decisions are made, and action is taken to ensure
maximum profitability and competitiveness through
the optimum use of all available
resources. Reference Cow-Calf Management Guide
(104-1)


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The IRM Red Pocket Field Book has sections in
which records are kept. Name four sections.
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Calving season, branding, weaning, cow herd
management, bull management, cattle performance,
and cattle sales. Reference Cow-Calf Management
Guide (106-2)


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Final Jeopardy
The category is Stakeholders Write down how much
you want to wager.
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Right before the fair, you decide to inject your
steer with a drug that will make him more tame.
You win grand champion, but later everyone finds
that you cheated. List at least 3 people that
will be hurt by your bad choice.
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All family members, other exhibitors, the people
who bought your animal, the 4-H agent, the Fair
manager, 4-H adult volunteers, (Many correct
answers.)
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Daily Double Round 1
Daily Double!!
How much do you want to wager?