Early Calf Life Survival - CE Quiz Question Title * 1. Please enter your information Full Name, Credentials * Practice Name Province (NO abbreviations, please) * Email Address * Question Title * 2. What are signs of stage 1 of labor? Delivery of a calf Softening of pelvic ligaments Expulsion of the placenta All of the above Question Title * 3. How many half hitches should be placed in a calving chain when pulling a calf? 2 1 0 3 Question Title * 4. True or False: It is best to have the elbow in a flexed position when advancing an anterior or forward-facing positioned calf True False Question Title * 5. What is the first step in getting a calf to breathe? Hanging upside down Give colostrum Place in the recovery position All of the above Question Title * 6. What are some benefits of using pain medications in calves and cows after birth? Increased activity Less time laying down Increased weight gain All of the above Question Title * 7. What is the best timeframe for optimal colostrum absorption? 1-6 hours 6-12 hours 1-24 hours 24-48 hours Question Title * 8. What is characteristic of beef cow colostrum? High volume high concentration High volume low concentration Low volume high concentration Low volume low concentration Question Title * 9. How often are pregnant cows moved at WA Ranches in the Sandhills calving system? Every 2 weeks Every 3 weeks Every 4 weeks Every 2 months Question Title * 10. What management practices will impact colostrum quality? Nutrition Vaccination status Sire selection A & B Question Title * 11. How long should a cow be allowed to labor before intervention? 30 minutes 45 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Done
