2021 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Quiz – 4 Name First Last Email True or False?: Hormones are a naturally occuring chemical messengers in animals that are important for temperature regulation, growth, reproduction, etc.* True False True or False?: Implants used in feedyard cattle are hormones that signal the body to make more protein which increases muscle.* True False Which of the following answers is not an advantage to implanting feedlot cattle?* Cattle will be heavier Cattle will have a larger frame Cattle will be leaner All of the above are advantages of implanting feedlot cattle Approximately how much is average daily gain improved by implanting feedlot cattle?* 2-4% 5-10% 15-20% 30-40% Approximately how much is feed efficiency improved by implanting feedlot cattle?* 5% 10% 25% 30% What is the estimated Return on Investment for implants used in feedyard cattle?* 2:1 6:1 18:1 25:1 True or False?: Overall productivity of beef production has increased by about 100% in the last 50 years, and technology such as implants have played an important role in that increase.* True False What part of the animal is the proper location for an implant to be placed?* Middle 1/3 of the ear Tailhead Hoof Hind leg True or False?: It is not important to disinfect the implant applicator needle after each animal or if the needle skips over the skin's surface while implanting.* True False Δ
