Instructions:
All Junior Exhibitors in Departments 1 (Dairy), 2 (Beef), 3 (Swine), 4 (Sheep), 7 (Poultry) and 8 (Rabbits) are required to complete this quiz OR attend the animal well-being training on Thursday, July 21st at 2:00 pm.
To take this quiz, "Comment" on this blog post and begin your comment with your FIRST and LAST names and e-mail address. Each exhibitor should post their own comment-- comments with answers for more than one exhibitor will not be accepted. Then list the question number (1-10) and the letter of the correct answer next to the question number. 60% is a passing score. You will be notified via e-mail if you do not pass. Comments are private, so no one other than the moderator will see your name, e-mail address or scores.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Heather at cctyfair@crawfordcountywi.org.
1. A fair-goer approaches you and asks you why your steer doesn't have water in front of him. He becomes angry and challenges your every response. He begins to yell that your steer needs water infront of him at all times and ignores you when you tell him that the steer is offered water regularly. You are beginning to feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
a.) Begin shouting back at the fair-goer to get your point across and make him listen to you.
b.) Call him an idiot and walk away.
c.) Politely direct him to talk to a parent or leader. If none are available, send him to the Fair Office to speak with a Fair Board member or the Fair Coordinator. Then remove your self from the situation.
d.) Allow the man to water your steer if he thinks the steer is soooo thirsty.
2. A mother with two young children would is asking you questions about your dairy cow. She seems genuinely interested in what you are saying. She asks if her children can pet your cow. What should you do?
a.) Let the kids run up to the cows and pet them. They probably won't get kicked.
b.) Thank the mother for her interest in your project, but suggest that she visit the petting zoo so the children can pet a calf.
c.) Tell the mother that you don't have time for her little brats. The demolition derby is starting soon.
d.) Ignore her.
3. Every animal exhibitor must participate in the herdsmanship contest this year at the Fair. Why is the herdsmanship contest at the Fair important?
a.) It isn't. It's the just the Fair Coordinator's way of giving us more work to do.
b.) So we can win prize money.
c.) To ensure that our animals look their best and exhibitors put their "best foot forward" to the consumers who will visit our animals at the fair.
d.) It isn't and I'm not going to participate.
4. When is it appropriate to hit your animals at the fair?
a.) Never.
b.) Only when you are really, really mad.
c.) Only once or twice to change their attitude.
d.) Only as often as you do at home.
5. A fitting chute is an excellent tool to use while you are working with your animal. What is the proper protocol for using fitting chutes at the fair?
a.) Use the fitting chute to block the aisles in the barn so that fair-goers can't bother you during high-traffic times of the day. Its okay to take frequent breaks, and its okay to leave your animal in the chute for a long period of time.
b.) Fitting chutes should be used outside of barns in full view of fair visitors. Animals should be tied tightly, possibly using an nose lead. All fitting work should be done at the fair. It is okay if the animal is in full sun while in the fitting chute.
c.) Most clipping should be done at home. Fitting chutes should be used in low traffic areas (such as the back of the beef barn or the upper side of the closed dairy barn-- not in the side of the barn toward the midway or in the old livestock show ring). Animals should never be left unattended in fitting chutes. Fitting should be done during low-traffic times, such as early morning or laste at night.
d.) The Fair is about having fun. Do what ever you want with your chute and pay more attention to your friends than to your animal!
6. Where should extra tack, feed, pitchforks, pails, bedding and other show supplies be stored?
a.) In the pens with the animals so they are close.
b.) Out of sight and reach of fair-goers and animals.
c.) In empty pens or stalls.
d.) Extra supplies aren't needed at the fair. Animals should have all the feed and bedding they need on the first day.
7. Which of these groups is an animals well-being group, NOT an animal rights group?
a.) Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
b.) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
c.) The Humane Society of the United States
d.) Animal Liberation Front
8. What are the five things to remember when talking to consumers about your animal project?
a.) Peppy, Lie, Assertiveness, Positive, Polite
b.) Polite, Honestly, Short, the Customer is always right, Enthusiasm
c.) Enthusiam, Lie, Aggresiveness, Style (be yourself!), Short
d.) Style (be yourself!), Honesty, Assertiveness, Positive, Enthusiasm
9. Which of the following is the definition of animal well-being?
a.) Caring for animals in a manner that ensures kindness, prevents cruelty and minimizes suffering.
b.) Treating animals as if they have equal rights with humans.
10. Which of the following is the definition of animal rights?
a.) Caring for animals in a manner that ensures kindness, prevents cruelty and minimizes suffering.
b.) Treating animals as if they have equal rights with humans.
