LVMH CERTIFICATION AND FINAL EXAM
There is a stream that runs through one of your pastures that you do not want cattle
using as a water source. How might you keep cattle out of this area? - ANSWER C)
Fence off the stream.
Having more and smaller pastures increases forage management flexibility. -
ANSWER A) True
When working cattle through a chute, stop cattle by moving __________ point of
balance. - ANSWER A) in front of
Cattle have a tendency to move from _______ areas to _______ areas. - ANSWER
A) dark, lighter
Providing adequate space on a trailer and utilizing trailer partitions benefits
____________. - ANSWER B) trailer stability
Once cattle are loaded, it is the driver's responsibility to ensure successful delivery,
including specific drop-off locations, drop off times, head counts, and unloading
instructions. At this time, the owner is no longer responsible for the animals. -
ANSWER B) False
The _______ of a pen should facilitate proper drainage such that water runs away
from the feed bunks and does not pool. - ANSWER C) slope
Expiration dates are irrelevant in animal vaccines. - ANSWER B) False
What elements of the animal's health record should be transferred with the animal to
the next production unit? - ANSWER D) A complete history including all of the
above
You've recently purchased three newborn calves from your neighbor to foster onto
animals in your herd that have lost their calves. You notice the newly purchased
calves have scours, and begin to treat them immediately. Which record will you use
to record this treatment? - ANSWER D) Animal health record
Food additives can be an efficient way to administer antibiotics to an entire herd for
the treatment or control of disease. What is the written order a producer must
acquire prior administering the antibiotic in this way? - ANSWER D) Veterinary feed
directive (VFD)
You are preparing to fence line wean your calves. The veterinarian suggested you
use preconditioning techniques to minimize stress in the animals. When a producer
fails to precondition, calves may experience which of the following? - ANSWER D)
Decreased health and nutrition
You are preparing to wean your calves and intend to precondition your calves to
minimize stress and maximize their immune system. How many days prior to
, shipping on to a stacker/backgrounder should you begin preconditioning? -
ANSWER B) At least 45 days
In most cow/calf operations, ______________ is the first limiting nutrient and often
must be supplemented. - ANSWER D) protein
You are administering a vaccination to an animal when the needle breaks inside the
muscle. After an immediate evaluation and a surgical recovery attempt by your
veterinarian, you are not successful in locating the broken needle. Which of the
following is true? - ANSWER B) This animal can only be harvested at a custom
packer that is able to responsibly harvest the animal. The animal should be
immediately transported for harvest and cannot be distributed into the public food
supply.
When administering vaccinations to cattle, all needles are considered equal. -
ANSWER B) False
Modified Live (MLV) and Chemically Altered (CA) vaccines should be mixed just
before they are administered and must be disposed of after ______________. -
ANSWER A) one hour
During a pregnancy ultrasound, a cow in your herd tests 'open' for the third year in a
row. Overall, the cow appears to be in good health. Which of the following is the
most economical option for your herd? - ANSWER A) The cow should be given a
finishing ration and sent for harvest
After releasing bulls into your heifer pasture the day prior, you notice one of the bulls
is now walking with a limp. The veterinarian assesses the animal and determines he
has a fractured hip, can no longer breed, and is not treatable. What is the most
economic option for your herd? - ANSWER A) Have the bull humanely, and
immediately, harvested if possible, otherwise euthanize the animal.
You notice an old cow with a fractured leg that is not able to access the feed bunk or
her water source. The animal is in obvious pain and distress. The veterinarian has
assessed the animal and determined she is not fit for transportation nor treatment.
Together you determine euthanasia is the most humane option. Which of the
following options is the best method of euthanasia for this animal? - ANSWER C)
Firearm followed by exsanguination
You notice a pregnant cow aborted her calf. According to biosecurity management
practices, you should: - ANSWER A) Schedule blood sample collection with your
veterinarian.
A written biosecurity plan, or SOP, is the most economic and effective means of
disease control available for a specific facility or location. - ANSWER A) True
Introduction of cattle who are diseased, carriers of the disease, incubating a disease,
or vectoring a disease agent may spread disease in your herd. - ANSWER A) True
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