2021 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Quiz – 2 Name First Last Email What is the name of the consulting nutritionist for HRC Feed Yards?* Dr. Dave Nichols Dr. Garrett Parsons Dr. Corbin Stevens Dr. Dan Thomson Which of the answers below is not one of the "Five R's" to success and consistency in feeding cattle?* Right Ingredients Right Mix Right Delivery Right Time Right Amount All of the above answers are correct Which of the 5 essential nutrients is the cheapest and most important nutrient to drive feed consumption and performance in the feedyard?* Water Carbohydrates Protein Vitamins Minerals As a rule of thumb, how many pounds of water do cattle intake for each pound of dry matter intake?* 10 pounds 30 pounds 4 pounds 6 pounds True or False?: Corn is the #1 source of energy used in the ration to feed your steers at HRC Feed Yards?* True False How many different feed rations does HRC Feed Yards utilize to feed cattle?* 5 rations 7 rations 1 ration 2 rations True or False?: Cattle are fed 4 times per day at HRC Feed Yards.* True False The dry matter basis of feed ingredients & rations is used for which of the following?* Call Feed Price Rations/Ingredients Calcualate final closeout performance All the above What is the typical bunk space provided to cattle at the feedyard?* 7-12 inches per head 5-6 inches per head 24-30 inches per head 15-20 inches per head True or False?: It takes cattle 3-4 days to adjust to an increase or decrease in the amount of feed fed to them.* True False Approximately how many additional pounds can be gained by implanting cattle at the feedyard, depending on the cattle and conditions?* 5-10 pounds 20-30 pounds 50-150 pounds 500-600 pounds What are the main benefits of feeding beta agonists to feedyard cattle?* Increase live weight Increase carcass weight Improve feed efficiency All the above Δ
