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GLPB Beef CT
GLPB Beef Critical Thinking
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The market is paying a higher price for preconditioned calves. What should I do to earn a higher price? | 1) vaccinate calves, 2) treat for internal & external parasites, 3) dehorn if needed, 4) castrate all bull calves, 5) start calves on feed and allow them to adjust to a grain diet, 6) implant steers for increased growth rate and improved feed efficiency |
| I raise 200 black angus cows. My cows keep loosing their ear tags. What other identification options do I have? | 1) tattoo, 2) freeze brand, 3) nose print |
| What zoonotic illnesses might I be concerned about if I am a beef farmer? | 1)Leptospirosis 2) rabies 3) Brucellosis 4) Salmonellosis 5) ringworm |