Animal ID #2

Review Quiz!​

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is indicated when notched in the right ear?

• Litter number

• Pig number

• Tag number

• Brand

Multiple Choice

Which number represents the birth year in System 1?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Multiple Choice

In System 3, the birth year is represented by which of the following?

• The number related to the month

• The first number

• The second number

• A letter

Multiple Choice

Which system assigns consecutive numbers?

• System 1

• System 2

• System 3

• System 4

Multiple Choice

What are numbering systems used for in livestock operations?

• To replace names of animals

• To prove ownership

• To identify animals

• For buying purposes

Review Quiz!​

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following species is most commonly identified by the use of the branding method?

• Cattle and horses

• Cattle and sheep

• Sheep and goats

• Horses and sheep

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most commonly used on sheep and cattle when participating in a sale or show?

• Hot branding

• Freeze branding

• Nose prints

• Neck chains

Multiple Choice

In the horse industry, which of the following is applied to the upper lip?

• Hot iron brands

• Freeze brands

• Tattoos

• Electronic microchips

Multiple Choice

What is an ear notch used for in the sheep industry?

• Identifying lamb number

• Identifying mother

• Identifying culls

• Identifying keeps

Multiple Choice

Spiral bands are used in which of the following industries?

• Swine

• Poultry

• Cattle

• Horse