Modified by: Kati Peiffer, Tom Miller, Byron Leu Field Specialists ISUE
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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It’s okay to inject your lamb with air.
True or false

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Which is not a character trait?
a.
Caring b.
Respect c.
Happiness d.
Trustworthiness e.
Fairness
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C. Happiness

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Show rules state your animal cannot be born on or before January 1 st . What date is the earliest
“born on” date to be eligible?
a. December 25 th b. December 31 st c. January 1 st d. January 2nd
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In animal handling the
“point of balance” is located at it’s shoulders.
a. True b. False
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Behavioral Principals of Livestock Handling
•Grandin, T.
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Pigs, cattle, horses and sheep are more sensitive to high pitched sounds than humans a. True b. False
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As a general rule, vaccines and certain antibiotics need to be refrigerated at what temperature?
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40 – 45 degrees
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Reference: Quality Assurance, Level III page 26

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Nutritional needs for animals are based on?
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It’s digestive system b. Age c.
Stage of production d. All of the above
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How many pounds of meat, milk and eggs do 4-Her’s in Iowa produce each year?
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17 Million pounds of meat, milk and eggs
Reference: Leaders Guide Quality Assurance Manual p,iii
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What does VCPR mean?
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Veterinarian Client Patient
Relationship
Your veterinarian can help you make medical judgments, assist you with withdrawal times, your record keeping system, and can provide “extra label” drug use when deemed necessary under special circumstances.
Reference: Quality Assurance Level III page 31
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Define:
Labeled Drug Use
Off Label Drug Use
Extra Label Drug Use
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1. Label use is when you use the animal health
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2. Off label drug use is when producers, on their own, use a drug in a manner other than what is on the label.
3. Extra label drug use is when a veterinarian prescribes a drug to be used by a producer in a manner other than the directions on the label.
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program, page 47
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Name the government agency that regulates medicated animal feed, most health products, approves products and sets tolerance levels for antimicrobials.
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Food and Drug
Administration
(FDA)
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth program page 20
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What are three ways/routes to administer medications?
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1. Water
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2. Feed
3. Injection
4. Topical
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Reference: Quality Assurance Level III page 38

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Give the definition for withdrawal time.
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time required for the medication to be metabolized, or broken down, by the animal’s body, before marketing.
Reference: Quality Assurance, Youth Program page 21
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Name four reasons why producers use animal health products.
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1- Provide for the welfare of the
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2- Treat disease or parasite
3- Prevent disease or parasite
4- Improve rate of gain
5- Improve feed efficiency
6- Minimize production costs
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There are five ways to administer injectable medication to an animal.
Name the two most common.
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1. In the muscle (Intramuscular
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– IM) Apply just behind and below the ear but in front of the shoulder. Never inject in the ham or loin.
2. Under the skin (Subcutaneous – Sub Q) Inject only into clean, dry areas. Use the loose flaps of skin in the flank or behind the elbow.
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 51
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What is the best site for
IM injection in an animal?
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The Neck Region because there is good circulation and low value cuts of meat
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 34
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Define Biosecurity

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All of the procedures used to maintain and improve the health of your herd.
Reference: Quality Assurance III page 48
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Antibiotic treatment is almost always better than vaccinating your animal a. True b.
False
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Which of the following affects can stress have on an animal?
a. Reduce feed and water intake b. Reduce feed efficiency c. Increase health problems d. Affect the quality of meat produced e. All of the above
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Why is there a concern when animals have a drug residue in their body when slaughtered for meat consumption?
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• Meat that contains unsafe levels is in violation of federal law.
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Persons who are very sensitive to certain drugs may react if traces of drugs are in the meat. Persons who eat meat may develop severe allergic reactions from the traces of medications that are present.
• Consumers expect safe residue-free meat. People may lose confidence in the quality of the food products that we produce if there are residues.
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program, Drug Residue worksheet
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5-100 An animal’s blind spot is located: a. On the right b. Directly behind the animal c. In front of the animal d. At the point of balance
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E Coli and Salmonella are examples of: a. Microbial contamination b. Chemical contamination c. Physical contamination
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2. Microbial contamination
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Define the word
Euthanasia

humane death occurring without pain or distress
Reference: Quality Assurance III page 59
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Thermal neutral or comfortable temperature zone for a 600 lbs steer is?
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60-70 degrees Fahrenheit
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 56
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A 55 lb feeder lamb will drink how much water on a warm day?
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1.5 gallons of water
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 51
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How can moldy affect your 4-H livestock project?
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•Feed refusal
•Variation in feed intake
•Caking of feed
•Darkening of feed grains
•Heating of feed grains
•Unusual odor
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 20
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What is the most important nutrient for you animal?
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Water

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What is the crude protein level in this feed?

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A minimum of 18%
Reference: Quality Assurance Youth Program page 74

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How long do you need to keep feed records?
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Retain feed records for one year after the feed is used
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Sample of feed should be kept for 6 months
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preparing non-medicated feed to “flush” through your system.
When and why should this be done?
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Any time you don’t want one
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Especially important when preparing medicated feeds.
Reference: Quality Assurance III page 66
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The category is
Stakeholders
Write paper how much you want to wager.

Right before the fair, you decide to use a drug off label. You win champion, the animal is tested for drug residues and your animal tests positive. List at least 3 people that will be hurt by your bad decision.

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.)