2010 TJSSA State Futurity
Junior Cattleman’s Quiz
1. The Simmental breed originated in which country?
a. United States
b. Germany
c. Australia
d. Switzerland
2. The target breeding weight of a heifer is __% of her mature weight.
a. 40
b. 65
c. 80
d. 100
3. What type of disease is Bovine trichomoniasis?
a. Venereal
b. Respiratory
c. Eye
d. Parasitic
4. If a homozygous polled bull is bred to 100 horned cows, how many calves would you
expect to be polled?
a. 0
b. 35
c. 50
d. 100
5. Organically produced food is always more nutritious than it’s conventionally produced
counterpart.
a. True
b. False
6. What term describes a cow that has too much angle to her hock?
a. Camped behind
b. Post legged
c. Cow Hocked
d. Sickle Hocked
7. A purebred Simbrah has how much Brahman influence?
a. 1/4
b. 3/8
c. 1/2
d. 5/8
8. Which of the following is a Continental breed of cattle?
a. Charolais
b. Hereford
c. Shorthorn
d. Santa Gertrudis
9. Which term best describes the bovine’s ability to fatten and retain fat?
a. Muscle expression
b. Body size
c. Fleshing ability
d. Spring of rib
10. Which of the following is a major way the body defends itself against infectious
organisms?
a. Physical barriers ex: skin, coughing, sneezing, vomiting
b. Innate or native immunity
c. Acquired immune system ex: vaccines
d. All of the above
11. Phosphorous is an example of which nutrient?
a. Energy
b. Mineral
c. Vitamin
d. Protein
12. Which hormone is produced by males?
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Oxytocin
d. Testosterone
13. Which primal cut of beef is the largest in terms of total pounds?
a. Chuck
b. Round
c. Rib
d. Loin
14. Birth weights on calves should be collected how many hours after birth?
a. 6
b. 12
c. 24
d. 48
15. Which of the following is qualitative trait?
a. Weaning Weight
b. Hide Color
c. Feed Efficiency
d. Ribeye Area
16. The vast majority of the U.S. cowherd calves in which season?
a. Spring
b. Fall
17. What is the first milk a cow produces called?
a. Antibodies
b. Electrolytes
c. Colostrum
d. Milk Fat
18. Which segment of the beef industry fattens cattle in a confined area?
a. Feeder
b. Stocker
c. Seedstock
d. Packer
19. Horned calves usually bring less $/cwt compared to their polled/dehorned counterparts?
a. True
b. False
20. Which method of needle administration causes the most damage to muscle tissue?
a. Subcutaneous
b. Intramuscular
For questions 21-41, refer to pages 38-85 of the SimTalk.
21. EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels.
a. True
b. False
For questions 22-28 refer to the following bulls on page 53 of the Sire Summary.
A. HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K
B. HRM RIGHT ON T08
C. HS ADRENALIN S97H
D. HS NORTHLAND N06
E. HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T
22. How many bulls rank in the top 1% for both API and TI?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
23. Which bull would cause the least calving problems for first calf heifers?
24. Which bull’s progeny would have the lowest weaning weights?
25. Which bull has the least progeny on record with the American Simmental Association?
26. Which bull’s progeny would perform best if all were put on feed and sold grade and yield?
27. Which bull is a genetic trait leader for the most traits?
28. Which bull does not have parentage confirmed to both parents?
29. To qualify as a genetic trait leader, a sire must rank in the among the top __% of active
Simmental sires for EPD and have an accuracy of 0.60 or higher.
a. 1
b. 5
c. 10
d. 25
30. A purebred Simbrah bull with a marbling EPD of .20 would rank in what percentile?
a. 1
b. 5
c. 25
d. 50
31. Which purebred Simmental bull is horned?
a. MAAS TRUE DREAM 404P
b. MEYER RANCH 734
c. MEYERS RED TOP
d. MR 11P
For questions 32-38 refer to page 77 of the Sire Summary.
A. LMC RIFLEMAN 5S/136
B. MR STRACK P515
C. PRR PIONEER 961M
D. PRR RED AMMO 506P
E. PRR SCOUT 002N
32. Which bull has the least value as an All Purpose sire?
33. Which bull has his parent only confirmed to sire?
34. Which bull would sire the least amount of marbling in his progeny’s carcasses?
35. How many bulls are not purebred Simbrah?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
36. Which bull’s owners do not live in Texas?
37. Which bull is the youngest?
38. Which bull’s registration number is 2,278,892?
39. Which of the following is not a carcass EPD?
a. Stayability
b. Ribeye Area
c. Back fat
d. Yield Grade
40. What is the average Calving Ease EPD for Fullblood Simmentals?
a. -2.5
b. 0.9
c. 3.0
d. 8.0