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GENERAL BEEF MANAGEMENT
QUESTIONNAIRE
2017
National Animal Health
Monitoring System
2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. B
Fort Collins, Co 80526-8117
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NAHMS-400
AUG 2017
We would like to ask you some questions about your beef operation. To understand important issues in the beef industry,
we need to obtain information about the health management of your beef cattle, as well as about productivity and general
management.
You may find it easier to provide accurate data if you use records to answer some of the questions. Your participation is
voluntary and not required by law. However, your responses are needed to make regional and national estimates as
accurate as possible.
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BEGINNING TIME (military)
SECTION A:
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
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1. Were any beef cows, regardless of ownership, on this operation
from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
1 Yes
3
No
[If Item 1 = NO, SKIP to Section I: CONCLUSION.]
2. Do you (the operator) operate this cow-calf operation as your household’s primary source of income
or as a supplemental source of income?
[Select only one response]
1
Primary Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Supplemental Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5033
3
[Do not read, use only if necessary]
Other Reason (specify: _______________)
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SECTION B:
CATTLE INVENTORY AND CALF CROP
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1. Were any cattle and calves, regardless of ownership,
on this operation on October 1, 2017? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3
No
[If Item 1 = NO, SKIP to Item 7.]
2.
Of the total number of cattle and calves on hand October 1, how many were:
Head
a. Beef Cows? (Include beef heifers that have calved.).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Dairy Cows, whether dry or in-milk? (Include dairy heifers that have calved.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
+
201
202
203
c.
Bulls, weaned or older? (Include beef and dairy bulls. Include spotters and gomers.). .. . . . . .
+
3. My next questions are about all of the heifers, weaned or older, on the operation. On October 1, how many heifers,
bred or unbred, were on this operation for: [Heifers that have calved should be recorded as cows in Item 2.a. or Item 2.b.]
Head
a. Beef Cow replacement?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
204
Head
205
(i) How many of these (Item 3a) beef heifers will calve in 2018?. . . . . . . .
Head
b. Dairy Cow replacement?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
206
Head
207
(i) How many of these (Item 3b) dairy heifers will calve in 2018?. . . . . . . .
Heifers
c.
How many Other Heifers were on this operation on October 1?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
208
Steers
4. On October 1, how many Steers, weaned or older, were on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
209
Unweaned
Calves
5. How many Unweaned Calves were on this operation on October 1?
(Include heifer, steer and bull calves.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
210
Total cattle
and calves
6. [Add cells 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 209, and 210.]
Then the total cattle and calves on hand October 1 was:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Is this correct? [Make necessary corrections then continue.]
=
211
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The rest of my questions will refer only to the beef cow-calf operation, excluding stockers and feeders, unless otherwise
noted.
7. Next I have some questions about the calves born or expected to be born to beef heifers in
2017. For beef calves born or expected to be born to beef heifers how many were:
Calves born or
expected to be born
to beef heifers
214
a. Born dead in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
215
b. Born alive in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
216
c.
8.
Not born yet but expected to be born in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Next I have some questions about the calves born or expected to be born to beef cows in
2017. For beef calves born or expected to be born to beef cows how many were:
Calves born or
expected to be born
to beef cows
218
a. Born dead in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
219
b. Born alive in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
c.
Not born yet but expected to be born in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total beef calves
born or expected to
be born alive
xxx
9. The total number of beef calves born alive or expected to be born alive in 2017 is
[Should be equal to cells 215 + 216 + 219 + 220] . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Now I need to ask:
10. How many beef calves were born alive in each month of 2017 for
the period of January-September?
How many of the (Item 9) beef calves were born in:
Percent
OR
222
a. January?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
223
232
b. February?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
224
c.
233
March?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
225
234
d. April?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
226
235
e. May?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
227
f.
236
June?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
228
237
g. July?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
229
238
h. August?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
230
i.
239
September?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
11. How many beef calves were or are expected to be born alive in:
Percent
OR
240
%
241
244
b. November?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
242
245
December?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
Percent
12. Then the total beef calves born alive or expected to be born alive
in 2017 is: [Add Items 10 and 11]
[Total should equal Item 9 (or 100 percent).]. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head
243
a. October?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Head
231
OR
Head
247
246
100%
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Percent
13. What percentage of the (Item 9) calves born alive or expected to be born alive in
248
2017 had or are expected to have horns?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
[If Item 13 = 0, SKIP to Item 16.]
Percent
14. What percentage of the horned calves have been or will be dehorned on this operation?
[Exclude calves dehorned elsewhere]
249
%
[If Item 14 = 0, SKIP to Item 16.]
15. What is the average age of calves when they are
dehorned on this operation?
Days
OR
250
Weeks
OR
251
Months
252
[Enter one response in days or weeks or months.]. . . . . .
Percent
16. What percentage of the bull calves born or expected to be born on this operation in 2017 were or 253
will be castrated before sale?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
[If Item 16 = 0, SKIP to Item 18.]
17. What is the average age of calves when they are
castrated on this operation?
Days
254
OR
Weeks
OR
255
Months
256
[Enter one response in days or weeks or months.]. . . . ..
18. Now I’d like to know about all the calves weaned or expected to be weaned on this operation
during 2017. How many will be:
Head
260
a. Replacement heifer calves retained as replacements on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
261
b. Other heifer calves?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
262
c.
Bull and steer calves?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. [Add cells 260, 261, and 262] Then the total number of calves weaned or expected to be
weaned in 2017 is:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days
19. What will be the average age (in days or weeks) of calves at weaning?
[Enter one response in days or weeks] . . . . . .
263
OR
254
Weeks
255
20. What will the average weaning weight (in pounds) be for:
Pounds
265
a. Replacement heifer calves (retained as replacements on this operation)?. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
266
b. Other heifer calves?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
267
c.
Bull and steer calves?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Code
268
21. Which one of these factors (from list below) is most important to you for determining when to
wean calves on this operation? [Select only one]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weaning Factor Code List for Item 21
1-Calf age/weight
4-Physical condition of cow
7-Date/time of year
2-End of grazing lease or permit
5-Market price or contract
8-Tradition
3-Forage availability
6-Cash flow
9-Other (specify:_____________________)
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22. Do you usually provide buyers with information about your calf health
program or practices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
269
1
Yes
3
No
a. [If Yes], Which of the following best describes the way you convey the information?
1
Written documentation
2
Tell buyer orally
3
Other (specify:______________)
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270
23. Does this beef operation target the following marketing channels for beef calves produced?
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a. Breed-influenced program (such as certified Angus beef or
certified Hereford beef). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xxx
1 Yes
3
No
xxx
b. Age-and-source verification program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3
No
xxx
c.
Conventional.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3
No
xxx
d. Natural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3
No
xxx
e. Grass-fed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
1 Yes
3
No
xxx
f.
Certified organic (operation certified by USDA)
cow-calf production .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3
No
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SECTION C: BREEDING PRACTICES AND CALVING
All questions in this section refer only to the beef cow-calf operation, excluding stockers and feeders, unless otherwise
noted.
1. Which of the following best describes the breeding herd for this beef operation?
[Select only one response.]
1
2
Seedstock cattle (cattle are primarily marketed for
breeding purposes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Commercial cattle (cattle are primarily marketed
for eventual consumption). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Both seedstock and commercial cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4001
Do you use the following reproduction technologies with your beef cattle?
Code
301
a. Estrus synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
b. Artificial insemination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
c.
1Yes
3
No
1Yes
3
No
302
303
Palpation for pregnancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
304
d. Blood test for pregnancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
305
e
Ultrasound for pregnancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
f
Pelvic measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
g. Body condition scoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
306
307
308
h. Semen evaluation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
309
i.
Embryo transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i) [If item 2i = Yes], do you use Holstein cows or Holstein heifers as
recipients for embryo transfer?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
310
1Yes
3
No
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3. Please tell me about the breeding practices used for replacement heifers that calved for the first time or are expected to
calve in 2017. Include heifers that died or were moved off the operation before calving. For calving in 2017:
Beef Heifers
a. How many heifers were ONLY exposed to bulls while present on this operation?. . . .
b. How many heifers were ONLY artificially inseminated while present on this operation?.
c.
+
+
How many heifers were BOTH artificially inseminated AND exposed to bulls while
+
present on this operation?. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . ..
d. How many bull-exposed or artificially inseminated heifers were brought onto this
+
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. How many bull-exposed or artificially inseminated heifers died, were sold, or moved off the operation before calving in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
[Add Items 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d and subtract Item 3e.] Then the total number of heifers
on hand for calving on this operation during 2017 was:. . . . . . . . . .
Is that correct?
[Make necessary corrections, then continue.]
=
Beef Heifers
(i) How many of these heifers (Item 3f) have calved or will calve in 2017? . . . . . . . . .
4.
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Please tell me about the breeding practices used for beef cows that calved or were expected to calve in 2017. Include
cows that died or were moved off the operation before calving. For calving in 2017:
Beef Cows
a. How many beef cows were ONLY exposed to bulls while present on this operation?. . .
+
b. How many beef cows were ONLY artificially inseminated while present on this
+
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. How many beef cows were BOTH artificially inseminated AND exposed to bulls while +
present on this operation?. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . ..
d. How many bull-exposed or artificially inseminated beef cows were brought onto this
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +
e. How many bull-exposed or artificially inseminated beef cows died, were sold, or moved
off the operation before calving in 2017?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f. [Add Items 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d and subtract Item 4e.] Then the total number of beef
cows on hand for calving on this operation during 2017 was:. . . . . . . . .
Is that correct?
[Make necessary corrections, then continue.]
=
Beef Cows
(i) How many of these cows (Item 4f) have calved or will calve in 2017?. . . . . . . . . .
330
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5. During calving, what percentage or how many of the calves born, both alive and dead, from January-September 2017 to
beef heifers calving for the first time required:
Percentage of Calves
Born to Heifers
OR
343
348
a. Easy pull?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
344
b. Hard pull (mechanical calf puller “calf jack” or
abnormal presentation or position or fetotomy)?. . . . .
%
349
345
c.
Number of Calves Born to
Heifers
350
%
Caesarean?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
346
351
%
d. No assistance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
347
e. [Add Items 5a-d (either percentage or number)]. . . . .
352
100%
Heifers (Code)
363
6. During calving, are heifers observed on a regular basis?. . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
[If Item 6 = NO SKIP to Item 7.]
Heifers (Times)
a. During calving, how many times are heifers observed during an average 24-hour
365
period?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heifers (Hours)
b. How many hours are heifers normally allowed to labor before assistance is given?. .
7.
367
During calving, what percentage or how many of the calves born, both alive or dead, from January-September 2017 to
beef cows required:
Percentage of Calves
Born to Cows
OR
353
358
%
a. Easy pull?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Hard pull (mechanical calf puller or abnormal
presentation or position or fetotomy)?. . . . . . . . . . .
354
359
%
355
c.
360
%
Caesarean?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
356
361
%
d. No assistance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
357
e. [Add Items 7a-d (either percentage or number)]. . . . .
Number of Calves Born to
Cows
362
100%
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Cows (Code)
364
8. During calving, are cows observed on a regular basis?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
[If Item 8 = NO SKIP to Item 9.]
Cows (Times)
a.
During calving, how many times are cows observed during an average 24-hour
period?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
366
Cows (Hours)
b. How many hours are cows normally allowed to labor before assistance is given?. . . .
368
Code
369
9. Do you separate cow-calf pairs from pregnant cows?. . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
Days
a. [If Yes], how soon after calving (in days) are cow-calf pairs separated from pregnant
cows? If separation occurs immediately after calving write “0.1”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
370
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10. Does this operation have one defined breeding season, two or more defined seasons, or no set breeding season?
A defined breeding season is determined by removal of the bull from the cows/heifers for at least 30 days.
[Select only one response.]
Season Code
1
One Season
2
Two or more seasons
3
No set season
372
[If Item 10 = 3, SKIP to Item 12.]
MM/DD/YY
373
a. When did the last breeding season begin?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
374
b. When did the last breeding season end, or when will it end?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing Factor (Code)
11. Which one of these factors (from list below) was most important in determining the timing of
the last calving season for this operation? [Select only one response]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
375
Timing Factor Code List for Item 11
1 – Tradition
4 – Increasing weaning weights
7 – Timing of herd movement
2 – Weather
5 – Market cycle
8 – Other (specify:_____________________)
3 – Forage availability
6 – Labor availability
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Questions 12-17 are about this operation’s most recent breeding season. If there is
no set breeding season, treat the year 2017 as the most recent breeding season.
12. During the most recent breeding season, how many:
Head
376
a. Yearling bulls (less than 2 years of age) did this operation use for breeding?. . . . . . . . . . . .
377
b. Mature bulls (2 years or older) did this operation use for breeding?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[If Items 12a AND 12b = 0, SKIP to Item 19.]
13. In general, how many females would you expect:
Head per Bull
378
a. A yearling bull (less than 2 years of age) to mate or service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
379
b. A mature bull (2 years or older) to mate or service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Now I am going to ask about bulls newly purchased, leased, or borrowed for the most recent breeding season.
Code
14. For the last breeding season, did this operation purchase, lease or borrow
bulls to breed females?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
380
1Yes
3
No
[If Item 14 = NO, SKIP to Item 18.]
15. Did any bull purchased, leased or borrowed for the most recent breeding
season have a:
Code
381
a. Semen test?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
382
b. Scrotal measurement?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Test for trich/trichomoniasis (Tritrichomonas fetus)
[pronunciation: trick OR try-trick-oh-MO-nus]?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
383
1Yes
3
No
Code
16. Were any of the purchased, leased, or borrowed bulls older than 18
months OR no longer considered virgin?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
384
1Yes
3
No
[If Item 16= NO, SKIP to Item 18.]
Code
17. Of the purchased, leased, or borrowed bulls that were older than 18
months OR no longer considered virgin, were they ALL tested for trich?. . .
385
1 Yes
3 No
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Now I am going to ask about bulls that have been on this operation for at least two breeding seasons.
18. In preparation for the last breeding season, did any of the bulls on this operation, excluding bulls purchased, leased or
borrowed for the season, have a:
Code
386
a. Semen test?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
387
b. Scrotal measurement?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
388
c.
Test for trich (Tritrichomonas fetus)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3
No
Code
19. Do you use commercially available DNA testing for markers for sire
identification in your herd? [DNA testing for sire identification is only
applicable for herds in which multiple bulls are used in the same pen
to breed cows. If the operation has only one bull, enter “NA”]. . . . . . .
390
1Yes
3
No
4
NA
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SECTION D:
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Now I am going to ask you about this operation’s entire beef cattle herd, including beef stockers and feeders, but excluding
dairy cattle (if any).
1
During the last 12 months, did this operation consult a veterinarian for:
Code
5019
a. Disease diagnosis or treatment?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Disease prevention?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
5020
5021
c.
Information on nutrition?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
5022
d. Information on production management practices other than health?. . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
e. Production or financial analysis, such as “standardized
performance analysis” (SPA)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
5023
5024
f.
Obtaining a veterinary feed directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
5025
g. Obtaining a veterinary prescription for antibiotics placed in drinking water
1
Yes
3
No
Code
2
During the last 12 months, did this operation implant any calves with a growth
promotant prior to weaning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6001
1
Yes
3
No
Number of
Injections (Cows)
6002
3. On average, how many injections of any kind (antibiotic injections, reproductive injections,
vaccinations) did each beef cow typically receive in the last 12 months?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of
Injections
(Unweaned
Calves)
4. On average, how many injections of any kind (antibiotic injections, reproductive injections, vaccinations) 6003
did each unweaned calf typically receive in the last 12 months?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Code
6004
5. In the past year, did you use pneumatic darts to deliver injections to cattle?
1
Yes
3
No
[If Item 5 = NO, SKIP to Item 12.]
[If Yes], approximately how many cattle of the following types were treated using
pneumatic darts?
Number
6005
a. Unweaned calves
6006
b. Steers and heifers weaned and older
6007
c. Cows
6008
d. Bulls
Percent
6. In the last 12 months, what percentage of injections for treatment were delivered
by pneumatic darts versus conventional injections with syringes? [E.g., if 90% of
your treatments were given with conventional syringes and 10% of your
treatments are given by darts, enter 10 in the box.]
6009
7. When pneumatic darts were used in the last 12 months, what percentage of
injections were made in:
Percent
6010
a. The upper rear leg?
6011
b. The lower rear leg?
6012
c. The neck?
6013
d. The shoulder?
6014
e. Other site (specify: __________________)
100%
8. When pneumatic darts were used in the last 12 months, what length of needle
was usually used for:
Inches
6010
a. Injections intended for subcutaneous (SQ) use?
6011
b. Injections intended for intramuscular (IM) use?
Gauge
9. When pneumatic darts were used in the last 12 months, what gauge of needle
was usually used to inject the drug into the animal (e.g. 16 gauge, 14 gauge)?
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10. Of the injections given by pneumatic darts in the last 12 months, what
percentage of the injections contained an:
Percentage
6017
a. Antibiotic
6018
b. Dewormer
c. Anti-inflammatory (e.g., Banamine)
6019
d. Other (specify: __________________)
100%
[If Item 10a = 0, SKIP to Item 12.]
11. Of the antibiotic injections delivered with pneumatic darts in the last 12 months,
what percentage were to administer:
[For each item below, the first word is the brand name, and the word in
parentheses is the active ingredient. For example, “Tylenol®” is a brand name for
the human drug with the active ingredient “acetaminophen.” Most respondents will
know the drug by the brand name alone. There is no need to pronounce the active
ingredient unless the brand name is not recognized.]
Percent
6020
a. Advocin™ (pronounced “AD-vo-cin”) (Danofloxacin)
6021
b. Baytril®/Enroflox®
(Enrofloxacin)
6023
c. Draxxin® (pronounced “DRAK-sin”) (Tulathromycin)
6024
d. Excede®
(Ceftiofur)
e. Excenel®
(Ceftiofur)
6025
6026
f. Micotil® (pronounced “MY-co-til”)
(Tilmicosin)
6027
g. Naxcel®/Ceftiflex®
(Ceftiofur)
6028
h. Nuflor®/ Norfenicol®/ Loncor 300™
(Florfenicol)
6029
i. Pen G
(Penicillin)
6030
j. Polyflex®
(Ampicillin)
6031
k. Resflor Gold®
(Florfenicol + Flunixin)
6032
l. Zactran® (pronounced “ZAK-tran”)
(Gamithromycin)
6033
m. Zuprevo™ (pronounced “zoo-PREEV-o)
(Tildipirosin)
6034
n. Other (specify: _______________________________)
100%
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12. Which of the following categories best describes how familiar you are with the listed diseases?
Familiarity Code List for Item 12
1 = Haven’t heard of it before
2 = Recognized the name, not
much else
3 = Know some basics
4 = Fairly knowledgeable
Code
6043
a. Foot-and-mouth disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6044
b. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or mad cow disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6045
c.
Johne’s (pronounced “Yo-knees”) disease (Paratuberculosis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6046
d. Bluetongue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6047
e. Anthrax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6048
f.
Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6049
g. Brucellosis (Bang’s Disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6050
h. Bovine Tuberculosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6051
i.
Vesicular Stomatitis.(“va-SICK-ular” “sto-ma-Ti-tus”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6052
j.
Anaplasmosis (often called “anaplaz”).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6053
k.
Trichomoniasis (often called “trich,” pronounced as “trick”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6054
l.
Bovine Leukosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13. If an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (or other foreign animal disease) occurred in the U.S., how likely would you be
to use the following sources to get information about the disease?
Information Code List for Item 13
1 = Not likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Very likely
Code
6055
a. Other beef producers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6056
b. Private veterinarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Extension agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6057
6058
d. Beef organization or cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6059
6060
6061
g. State Veterinarian’s office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. U.S. Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6062
6063
i.
Television/newspapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
Other (specify:__________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6064
14. If you had an animal you suspected of having foot-and-mouth disease (or other foreign animal
disease) on your operation, would you contact the following resources?
Code
6065
a. Extension agent/university. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
6066
b. State Veterinarian’s office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
c.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
d. Private veterinarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
6067
6068
6069
e. Other (specify:__________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
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SECTION E: OTHER ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
All questions in this section refer only to the beef cow-calf operation, excluding stockers and feeders,
unless otherwise noted.
1.
At any time during the last 12 months, did the following animals:
a. Have fence-line (nose-to-nose) contact or commingle with beef cattle on this operation?
Code
(i)
Wild cervids, such as elk and deer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(ii)
Captive cervids, such as elk and deer . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(iii)
Captive bison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(iv)
Cattle of Mexican origin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(v)
Dairy cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(vi)
Domestic pigs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(vii)
Feral/wild pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(viii) Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(ix)
Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(x)
Horses or other equids (e.g., ponies,
donkeys, mules, burros, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xi)
Camelids (e.g., llamas, alpacas, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xii)
Chickens, other poultry, or their litter . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xiii) Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xiv) Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
7001
7002
7003
7004
7005
7006
7007
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
At any time during the last 12 months, did the following animals:
b. Have access to the beef cattle’s feed or minerals?
Code
(i)
Wild cervids, such as elk and deer . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(ii)
Captive cervids, such as elk and deer . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(iii)
Captive bison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(iv)
Cattle of Mexican origin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(v)
Dairy cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(vi)
Domestic pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(vii)
Feral/wild pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(viii)
Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(ix)
Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(x)
Horses or other equids (e.g., ponies,
donkeys, mules, burros, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xi)
Camelids (e.g., llamas, alpacas, etc.). . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xii)
Chickens, other poultry, or their litter . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xiii)
Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
(xiv)
Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
2 Don’t
Know
3 No
7015
7016
7017
7018
7019
7020
7021
7022
7023
7024
7025
7026
7027
7028
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2. During the winter and spring in the last 3 years, how often were the following wildlife species seen within 1 mile of the
cattle on this operation? [Use codes from list below.]
Frequency Code List for Item 2
1 – Never
3 – About 1-4 times a month
2 – Less than once a month
4 - More than 4 times/month
Code
a. Wild deer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Wild elk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Wild bison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Feral/wild pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7029
7030
7031
7032
3. Does this operation have the following kinds of cattle drinking water sources:
Code
a. Pond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
b. Stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
c.
Cistern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
d. Deep well (101 feet or more). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
e. Shallow well (up to 100 feet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
f.
1 Yes
3 No
Municipal source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7033
7034
7035
7036
7037
7038
Code
7039
4. If a pond or stream is used for cattle drinking water, do cattle ever drink directly
from the pond or stream (as opposed to the water being piped into a trough or
other separate container)?. . . .
1Yes
3 No
Code
5. Is a trough or other separate container used for cattle drinking water?. . . . . . . . . .
a. [If Yes] Are the troughs or containers cleaned on a routine basis? . . . .
1Yes
3 No
1Yes
3 No
7040
xxxx
Weeks
i. [If Yes] what is the number of weeks between cleanings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code
6
During the growing season, is grazing pasture expected to make up at least 50
percent of the complete diet for the cow herd? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7040
1Yes
3 No
[If Item 6 =No, SKIP to Item 8.]
Code
7. Does this operation have a written grazing management plan that outlines
goals, tactics and metrics to gauge progress?
5032
1
Yes
3
No
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8
During the last 12 months, did cattle from this operation:
Code
7045
a. Graze on public land (state or federal)?. . . .
(i.)
[If Yes], were your animals commingled with cattle from other
operations?
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
7046
b. Graze on grazing association land?. . . . . . .
(i.)
[If Yes], were your animals commingled with cattle from other
operations?
7047
c.
Graze on leased, private lands?. . . . . . . . . .
(i.)
[If Yes], were your animals commingled with cattle from other
operations?
7048
d. Graze on your own land?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.)
[If Yes], were your animals commingled with cattle from other
operations?
Code
9
7049
During the last 12 months, did any cattle from this operation move to grazing
areas that do not border this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
10. Regarding natural resources management on this operation, do you:
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a. Restrict access of cattle to flowing-water sources?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
4
N/A
b. Restrict access of cattle to timber?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
4
N/A
1
Yes
3
No
c.
Keep written, computer, or pictorial records of natural resource
conditions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5028
5029
5030
11 During the last 12 months, were the following fly control methods used on this
operation?
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7050
a. Environmental fly control (sprays, foggers, strips, zappers). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
b. Topical products (dust bags, dips, sprays, backrubs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
c.
1Yes
3 No
d. Biological control (such as predator wasps). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
e. Oral products (e.g., feed throughs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
f.
1Yes
3 No
7051
Treated ear tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7052
7053
7054
Other (specify: _____________________ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7055
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12 During the last 12 months, were the following methods of rodent control routinely used
on this operation?
Code
7056
a. Chemicals/bait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
b. Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
7057
7058
c.
Cats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other (specify:______________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
1Yes
3 No
1Yes
3 No
7059
13. Are the following methods used to dispose of manure?
Code
7064
a. Drag or harrow pastures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
b. Haul and spread onto land used for grazing or
forage production for this operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
c.
Haul and spread onto other land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
d. Other method (specify:___________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Yes
3 No
7065
7066
7067
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SECTION F: BIOSECURITY
Now I am going to ask you about this operation’s entire cattle herd, including beef stockers and
feeders and all dairy cattle (if any).
1. During the last 12 months, did any cattle leave the operation to go to a show, fair,
rodeo or other event (exclude cattle that left the operation to graze)?. . . . . . . . . .
Code
8001
1
Yes
3
No
[If Item 1 = NO, SKIP to Item 6.]
2. During the last 12 months, did cattle leave this operation, attend the following event and
return to the operation?
Code
8002
a. Show or Fair………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Rodeo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
c.
1
Yes
3
No
8003
Other (specify:___________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8004
Miles
8006
3. For cattle that left and returned during the last 12 months, what was the maximum one-way distance
traveled (in miles)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. For cattle that left and returned, how many trips were taken in the last 12 months to each of the
following destinations?
Number of
Trips
8007
a. Within State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8008
b. Outside State, to adjacent State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8009
c.
Outside State, beyond adjacent State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8010
d. Other (specify: ___________________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. For this question, the term “isolate” means to prevent nose-to-nose contact with other cattle from this operation and to
prevent sharing of feed, drinking water, and equipment between cattle. During the last 12 months, which of the
following best describes the operation’s general practice when cattle leave the operation, have contact with outside
cattle and return? (Select one only.)
1
Routinely isolate after return to the operation
2 Routinely
isolate before return to the operation
3Only
isolate for a specific reason such as disease
or known exposure to disease
4
Never isolate returning cattle
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8011
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7. Which of the following best describes how often equipment used for manure handling is also used to
handle feed on this operation?
1
8130
At least once per week
2 Less
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frequently than once per week
3 Never
Code
8. In the last 12 months, did this operation share any heavy equipment with
other livestock operations (e.g., tractors, feeding equipment, manure
spreaders, trailers)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8131
1
Yes
3
No
[If Item 8 = NO, SKIP to Item 11.]
Number of
Times
8132
9. In the last 12 months, how many times did this operation share equipment with other
livestock operations?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10. The last time this operation used shared equipment, was the
equipment cleaned prior to use on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
1
Yes
3
No
Don’t
know
8133
a. [If Yes], which of the following best describes this operation’s cleaning procedures?
1Wash
equipment with water or steam only
2Chemically
disinfect only
3Wash
equipment and chemically disinfect
4 Other
(specify:__________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code
8134
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11. Were any beef OR dairy cattle or calves permanently removed from
your operation during the last 12 months?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
8135
1
Yes
3
No
[If Item 11 = NO, SKIP to Item 13.]
12. Now I am going to ask you some questions about the cattle that permanently left your operation during the last 12
months. In the last 12 months, did you send any cattle to any of the following destinations? [Circle all that apply].
Destination Code List for Item 12, column 1
1. Directly to slaughter
3. Directly to a feedlot
5. Directly to another cow-calf
operation
2. Directly to sale barn/auction
4. Directly to a stocker/
backgrounder operation
6. Directly to an order buyer/dealer
7. Other (specify_______________)
[Next, starting with the first listed destination where the respondent sent cattle, ask for the types of cattle that were sent to
that destination, using the Cattle Type Code list below the table. Record the destination code in Column 1, and the cattle type
codes in column 2, on separate lines for each cattle type. If multiple cattle types are reported for the same destination, be
sure to include a separate row for each cattle type/destination combination and record the destination code in column 1 for
each row.
Then, work through the rest of the cells in each row, using the Distance Code List below the table for the final three columns.
Complete all of these steps for each destination where the respondent sent cattle.]
[A shipment = one group of animals all at once, no matter how many vehicles were required to move them.]
What was the minimum, maximum, and average number of miles
that cattle were transported from your operation to the destination?
Column 3:
Column 4:
Column 5: Minimum
Column 6: Maximum
Number of head of Number of
Column 1: Column 2: [Column 2] that shipments of
distance to [Column 1] distance to [Column 1]
[Column 2] to (select code from Distance
were sent to
Destination Cattle Type
(select code from
[Column 1]
[Column 1]
Code
Code
Code List)
Distance Code List)
Column 7: Average
distance to [Column
1] (select code from
Distance Code List)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Cattle Type Code List for Item 12, column 2
Distance Code List for Item 12,
columns 5, 6 and 7
1. Unweaned beef calves with dam (enter number of head as “2” for each cow-calf pair)
1. 9 miles or less
2. Weaned beef heifers, bred or intended for breeding
2. 10-49 miles
3. Beef cows
3. 50-99 miles
4. Beef bulls, weaned or older, for breeding or culled from breeding
4. 100-249 miles
5. Weaned beef steers, heifers, or bulls intended for backgrounding or feeding (feeders
or stockers)
6. Fed market-weight beef cattle
7. Any dairy cattle
5. 250-499 miles
6. 500 miles or more
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13. During the last 12 months, were any beef OR dairy cattle brought onto this
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
[If Item 13 = NO, SKIP to Item 16.]
14. Now I am going to ask you some questions about the cattle brought onto your operation during the last 12 months. In
the last 12 months, did you receive any cattle from any of the following sources? [Circle all that apply].
Source Code List for Item 14, column 1
1. Beef cattle operation
3. Sale barn/auction
2. Dairy cattle operation
4. Livestock dealer
5. Other (specify______________)
Next, starting with the first listed source from which the respondent received cattle, ask for the types of cattle that were
brought from that source, using the Cattle Type Code list below the table. Record the source code in Column 1, and the cattle
type codes in column 2, on separate lines for each cattle type. If multiple cattle types are reported for the same source, be
sure to include a separate row for each cattle type/source combination and record the source code in column 1 for each row.
Then, work through the rest of the cells in each row, using the Distance Code List below the table for the final three columns.
Complete all of these steps for each source from which the respondent received cattle.]
[A shipment = one group of animals all at once, no matter how many vehicles were required to move them.]
What was the minimum, maximum, and average number
of miles that cattle were transported from the source to
your operation?
Column 5:
Column 4:
Number of
Column 3:
Column 6:
Column 7:
Column 8:
Number of
shipments of
Number of head of shipments of [Column 2] Minimum distance Maximum distance Average distance
from [Column 1]
from [Column 1]
[Column 2] from [Column from [Column 1]
Column 1: Column 2: [Column 2] that
1] that crossed (select code from
(select code from (select code from
from
Source Cattle Type were brought from
[Column 1]
[Column 1]
Code
Code
state lines Distance Code List) Distance Code List) Distance Code List)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Cattle Type Code List for Item 14, column 2
Distance Code List for Item 14,
columns 6, 7 and 8
1. Unweaned beef calves with dam (enter number of head as “2” for each cow-calf pair)
1. 9 miles or less
2. Weaned beef heifers, bred or intended for breeding
2. 10-49 miles
3. Beef cows
3. 50-99 miles
4. Beef bulls, weaned or older, for breeding purposes (include spotters and gomers)
4. 100-249 miles
5. Weaned beef steers, heifers, or bulls intended for backgrounding or feeding (feeders
or stockers)
6. Any dairy cattle
5. 250-499 miles
6. 500 miles or more
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15. For beef OR dairy cattle brought onto this operation during the last 12
months, did any shipments originate from outside the United States?. . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
Number of
Shipments
a.
[If Yes], How many shipments originated from outside the U.S.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average Number of
Cattle
b. [If Yes], What was the average number of cattle per shipment originating from outside the
U.S.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. During the last 12 months, how many visitors came onto your operation? For each type of visitor, also indicate whether
or not they had contact with cattle on the operation.
“Contact” here can mean touching an animal such as when treatments are given, and “contact” can also mean walking
through pens where cattle are housed.
[Count each entry onto your operation by each person separately. For example if your usual veterinarian visited your
operation 10 times in the last 12 months, enter “10” in the “Number of visitors…” column. If a tour group consisting of 40
people visited your operation, enter “40” in the “Number of visitors…” column.]
Type of visitor
Number of visitors
during the last
12 months
Did the visitors
typically have
contact with cattle
on your operation?
Agricultural tours (school groups, university classes, agritourism, etc.)
1Yes
3
No
Artificial insemination technicians
1Yes
3
No
Extension agents
1Yes
3
No
Feed (hay or grain) haulers
1Yes
3
No
Hoof trimmers
1Yes
3
No
Livestock buyer/dealer
1Yes
3
No
Livestock haulers
1Yes
3
No
Manure haulers
1Yes
3
No
Mobile slaughter teams
1Yes
3
No
Nutritionists or feed company consultants
1Yes
3
No
Other livestock producers
1Yes
3
No
Recreational visitors (hunters, dude/guest ranch clients, etc.)
1Yes
3
No
Renderers
1Yes
3
No
Veterinarians or other animal health professionals
1Yes
3
No
Video auction representatives
1Yes
3
No
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17. During an average month, how many visits were made onto your operation by the following types of people?
[Count each entry onto your operation by each person separately.]
Type of visitor
Number of visits
during an average
month
Did the visits
typically involve
contact with cattle
on your operation?
Employees
1Yes
3
No
Neighbors
1Yes
3
No
Other types of visitors not previously listed (general service personnel, package
delivery, sales representatives, utility company personnel, etc.)
1Yes
3
No
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SECTION G: BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE
All questions in this section refer only to the beef cow-calf operation, excluding stockers and feeders, unless otherwise
noted.
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1. Have you heard of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
4002
[If Item 1 = NO, SKIP to Section H: INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION.]
Code
4003
2. Have you attended a state or local BQA meeting or training session
in person? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
3. Have you utilized State or National BQA online training modules? . . . . . . . . . .
1 Yes
3 No
4004
[If Items 2 and 3 = NO, SKIP to Section H: INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION.]
4. For the following management practices, do you follow BQA recommendations for these practices?
a. Storage and handling of vaccines.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.) [If Yes] Did you use the BQA practice prior to attending BQA training?
b. Use and care of needles and syringes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.) [If Yes] Did you use the BQA practice prior to attending BQA training?
c.
Injection site selection (subcutaneous and intramuscular). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.) [If Yes] Did you use the BQA practice prior to attending BQA training?
d. Antibiotic selection and use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.) [If Yes] Did you use the BQA practice prior to attending BQA training?
e. Record keeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.) [If Yes] Did you use the BQA practice prior to attending BQA training?
f.
Cattle handling and transportation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i.) [If Yes] Did you use the BQA practice prior to attending BQA training?
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
1 Yes
3 No
Code
4015
xxxx
4016
xxxx
4017
xxxx
4018
xxxx
4019
xxxx
4020
xxxx
Code
5. Have you been BQA certified?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[If Item 5 = NO, SKIP to Section H: INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION.]
1 Yes
3 No
4021
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6. Who was the instructor for your BQA certification?
[Select one response.]
1
County extension agent
2
Online instruction through www.bqa.org
3 Private veterinarian certified to provide BQA
training
4 University extension veterinarian or university
instructor certified to provide BQA training
5 Local (e.g., county) cattlemen’s association
representative
6
7
State cattlemen’s association representative
Other
Code
4022
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SECTION H: INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION
All questions in this section refer only to the beef cow-calf operation, excluding stockers and feeders, unless otherwise
noted.
1. Next I would like to know about sources of information you might use for making decisions concerning breeding and
genetics for this beef cow-calf operation.
I’ll read a list of information sources to you. For each one, please tell me whether it’s not at all useful, slightly useful,
moderately useful, very useful, or extremely useful for helping you make decisions about breeding and genetics on this
operation.
Breeding and Genetics Decisions Code List for Item 1
1 = Not at all useful
2= Slightly useful
3 = Moderately useful
4=Very useful
5 = Extremely useful
Breeding and Genetics
Decisions
5010
a. Extension Service, University, or VoAg Instructors (personal contact or through
publications)?. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5011
b. Veterinarians?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5012
c.
Beef or agricultural magazines or journals?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5013
d. Producer/Breed associations?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5014
e. Other producers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
5015
Salespersons or company representatives (e.g., for feed, vaccines, semen, seedstock,
etc.)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5016
g. Consultants of any kind?
(specify:__________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5017
h. Radio, TV, or newspapers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5018
i.
Internet?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
Other source? (specify: ______________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Next I would like to know about sources of information you might use for making all other types of decisions for this beef
cow-calf operation.
I’ll read a list of information sources to you. For each one, please tell me whether it’s not at all useful, slightly useful,
moderately useful, very useful, or extremely useful for helping you make all other decisions BESIDES breeding and
genetics on this operation.
All Other Decisions Code List for Item 2
1 = Not at all useful
2= Slightly useful
3 = Moderately useful
4=Very useful
5 = Extremely useful
All Other Decisions
5001
a. Extension Service, University, or VoAg Instructors (personal contact or through
publications)?. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5002
b. Veterinarians?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
5003
Beef or agricultural magazines or journals?. . .
5004
d. Producer/Breed associations?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5005
e. Other producers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
Salespersons or company representatives (e.g., for feed, vaccines, semen, seedstock,
etc.)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5006
5007
g. Consultants of any kind?
(specify:__________). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5008
h. Radio, TV, or newspapers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i.
Internet?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
Other source? (specify: ______________)
2. Has this operation been assigned a unique premises ID by your State’s
Department of Agriculture or a Federal office?
5009
5076
1
Yes
3
No
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3. What percent of this operation’s beef cows have the following types of identification?
[Answer all that apply.]
Percent Cows
a. 840 prefixed electronic ID or microchip responder. .. . . . . . . . . .
%
b. 840 prefixed non-electronic ear tags (15-digit unique ID) . . . . .
%
c.
%
900 or other prefixed electronic ID or microchip responder.. . . . . .
d. Brucellosis vaccination ear tag (Bang’s tag). . . . . . . . . . . .
%
e. Other USDA or State-issued metal ear tag (Brite tag or 9-character alphanumeric tag) . . .
%
f.
%
Breed registration ear tattoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Other plastic ear tag (management, flap, or bangle tag without 840 or 900 prefix). . . . . .
(i)If an “other plastic ear tag” was used, what information is included on the tag?
%
1
Cow number or name
2
Farm/ranch name
3 Both cow
number/name and
farm/ranch name
h. Hot-iron brand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i)If a hot iron brand was used, what information is included with the brand?
i
1
Cow number
2
Farm/ranch brand
3 Both cow number and
farm/ranch brand
Freeze brand
(i)If a freeze brand was used, what information is included with the brand?
j
%
%
1
Cow number
2
Farm/ranch brand
3 Both cow number and
farm/ranch brand
Ear notch
%
1 Unique notch to
individually identify cow
(i)If ear notches were was used, what information is included with the ear notch?
2 Notch to identify
farm/ranch (all cows have
same notch)
3 Both cow number and
farm/ranch identifier
k.
l.
Other method (e.g., collar, neck chain, horn brand, brisket tag, etc.)
(specify:__________).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
No ID used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
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4. What percent of this operation’s beef calves has the following types of identification?
[Answer all that apply.]
Percent Calves
5048
a. 840 prefixed electronic ID or microchip responder. .. . . . . . . . . .
%
5049
b. 840 prefixed non-electronic ear tags (15-digit unique ID) . . . . .
%
5050
c.
900 or other prefixed electronic ID or microchip responder.. . . . . .
%
5051
d. Brucellosis vaccination ear tag (Bang’s tag). . . . . . . . . . . .
%
e. Other USDA or State-issued metal ear tag (Brite tag or 9-character alphanumeric tag) . . . 5052
%
......................
5053
f.
Breed registration ear tattoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
5054
%
g. Other plastic ear tag (management, flap, or bangle tag without 840 or 900 prefix). . . . . .
(i)If an “other plastic ear tag” was used, what information is included on the tag?
1
Calf number or name
2
Farm/ranch name
3 Both calf
number/name and
farm/ranch name
5055
h. Hot-iron brand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i)If a hot iron brand was used, what information is included with the brand?
%
1
Calf number
2
Farm/ranch brand
3 Both calf number and
farm/ranch brand
5056
i
Freeze brand
(i)If a freeze brand was used, what information is included with the brand?
%
1
Calf number
2
Farm/ranch brand
3 Both calf number and
farm/ranch brand
5057
j
Ear notch
%
1 Unique notch to
individually identify cow
(i)If ear notches were was used, what information is included with the ear notch?
2 Notch to identify
farm/ranch (all cows have
same notch)
3 Both cow number and
farm/ranch identifier
k.
Other method (e.g., collar, neck chain, horn brand, brisket tag, etc.)
(specify:__________).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l.
No ID used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5059
%
5060
%
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SECTION I: CONCLUSION
IF ONE OR MORE BEEF COWS WERE ON HAND BETWEEN JULY 1 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017,
Item A.1), ASK RESPONDENT TO SIGN VMO CONSENT FORM. If Respondent signs VMO Consent Form,
please provide directions to this operation for the VMO in the “Comments” section of this questionnaire.
That concludes the interview. Thank you so much for your time.
1. Interview response code—check one and enter code.
1 = Complete, VMO consent signed
2 = Complete, VMO consent refused
3 = Refused General Beef Management Report
4 = Zero beef cows on hand between July 1, 2017 and
December 31, 2017
Code
9001
5 = Out of business
7 = Out of scope for General Beef Management Report
8 = Office hold
9 = Inaccessible
2. If response code for item 1 is 2 or 3, check the reason below that best fits and enter code.
1 = Does not want to commit time to the project
2 = Does not want involvement with government
veterinarian, or has had previous bad experience
with veterinarian
3 = Does not have necessary records available
4 = Has participated in too many surveys
Code
9002
5 = Does not want outside people on the
beef cattle operation
6 = A bad time of year (planting, harvesting,
second job, etc.)
7 = Currently has or recently had disease problem with herd
8 = Believes that surveys and reports hurt the farmer
more than help
9 = Could not get owner’s permission
10 = No reason given, or other miscellaneous reason
Code
3. Did the respondent use written or computerized records to assist in
answering this survey?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9003
1 Yes
3 No
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4. SURVEY RESULTS: To receive the complete results of this survey on the release date, go to
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_NASS_Surveys/
Would you rather have a brief summary mailed to you at a later date?
Respondent
Name:
xxxx
1
Yes
9911
9910
Phone:
Date:
3
No
MM
__ __
DD
__ __
YY
__ __
Thank you for your response.
Code
9004
ENDING TIME (military)
____ ____ ____ ____
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
COMMENTS:
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9910
Date:
MM
DD
__ __
__ __
YY
__ __ __ __
OFFICE USE
Response
1-Comp
2-R
3-Inac
4-Office Hold
5-R – Est
6-Inac – Est
7-Off Hold – Est
8-Known Zero
S/E Name
Respondent
9901
1-Op/Mgr
2-Sp
3-Acct/Bkpr
4-Partner
9-Oth
9902
Mode
1-Mail
2-Tel
3-Face-to-Face
4-CATI
5-Web
6-e-mail
7-Fax
8-CAPI
19-Other
Enum.
9903
098
Eval.
100
Office Use for POID
789
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Optional Use
407
408
| File Type | application/pdf |
| Author | Longsa |
| File Modified | 2017-08-25 |
| File Created | 2017-08-25 |