2007TULSA FARM SHOW

LIVESTOCK HANDLING SKILLS COMPETITION

EXAMPLE WRITTEN TEST FOR STUDY GUIDE

Circle the correct answer

1. The normal temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) of cattle is:

a. 100.3 b. 102.6 c. 102.5 d. 101.5

2. The normal pulse rate (in beats per minute) of cattle ranges from:

a. 120 b. 60-70 c. 160-170 d. 40-60

3. The normal breathing rate (in respirations per minute) of cattle ranges from:

a. 20-33 b. 7-10 c. 10-30 d. 30-40

4. When dealing with a sick animal (cattle), you should check its temperature,

pulse and respiration rate:

a. Every hour b. Every day

c. Only in the morning d. Several times a day

5. The related costs in a cattle operation, due to disease and parasites,

Include death, medication, poor feed conversion, and:

a. A short reproductive interval b. A long reproductive interval

c. Improved growth d. Decreased overhead

6. Signs of healthy cattle include contentment, alertness, good appetite and:

a. Passive behavior b. appropriate weight

c. Dull, dry hair coat d. Firm, tough skin

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