iCEV Animal ID PPT

Multiple Choice

The identification system used to number pigs by cutting out little "V"’s on their ears is

• Ear notching
• Ear tagging
• Docking
• Eat tattooing

Multiple Choice

What are the reasons for identification in livestock management?

• To track health records

• To manage breeding

• To ensure food safety

• All of the above

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What are the reasons for animal identification mentioned in the image?

• Quickly identifying animals

• Promotes accurate record keeping

• Improves management and mating decisions

• Calculates age

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What are the reasons for livestock identification?

• Providing a record of ownership

• Preventing theft

• Identifying parentage verification

• All of the above

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What are the reasons for tracking animals throughout the food supply?

• Disease control

• Consumer trust

• Animal health

• Traceability

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What is the purpose of the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program?

• To regulate livestock diseases

• To promote animal welfare

• To increase livestock production

• To enhance animal breeding

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What is the purpose of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)?

• To identify livestock for interstate travel

• To provide health insurance for animals

• To certify animal breeding

• To register livestock ownership

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What are the exemptions under the CVI for animal disease traceability?

• Animals being transported to a slaughter facility

• Beef cattle over the age of 18 months

• Animals being moved interstate for recreational events

• None of the above

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What are the official identification methods required for animals moving interstate?

• ear tag

• microchip/transponder

• tattoo

• all of the above

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What was the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) designed to do?

• Help producers track healthy animals

• Assist in disease outbreak management

• Provide financial support to farmers

• Promote animal welfare standards

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What are some methods of animal identification mentioned in the image?

• hot iron brands

• microchips

• ear tags

• tattoos

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What are the steps involved in hot iron branding?

• Heat the iron rod

• Restrain the animal

• Press iron against hide for three to five seconds

• All of the above

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What are the characteristics of hot iron branding?

• It should be a dark color

• It is the most expensive method

• It results in no scar

• It should be a tan color and will result in a scar

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What are the steps involved in freeze branding?

• Chill branding iron with liquid nitrogen

• Restrain animal

• Clip hair on brand site

• All of the above

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What is the primary effect of freeze branding on hair follicles?

• It promotes hair growth

• It kills cells producing pigment

• It changes hair color to black

• It has no effect on hair

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What are the steps involved in ear tagging an animal?

• Restrain the animal

• Pierce the ear tag

• Place the ear tag on pliers

• All of the above

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Where is the most common place to put a tag which identifies an animal?

• Auricle

• Nares

• Skin

• Vibrissae

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What are the characteristics of ear tags?

• They are made of metal

• They can be lost

• They are expensive

• They are only available in one color

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What are the steps involved in implanting a microchip in an animal?

• Restrain the animal

• Implant the microchip

• Place it between the shoulder blades

• All of the above

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What is the primary function of a microchip in electronic devices?

• To enhance the physical appearance of the device

• To function as the "brains" of electronic devices, processing data and controlling functions

• To increase the weight of electronic devices

• To reduce the manufacturing cost of electronic devices

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What are the steps involved in electronic ear tagging?

• Restrain animal

• Use ear-tag pliers

• Insert microchip

• All of the above

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What are the steps involved in using an electronic collar on an animal?

• Restrain the animal

• Wrap collar around the animal's neck

• Attach an electronic tag

• All of the above

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What are the steps involved in tattooing an animal?

• Restrain animal, apply tattoo ink, pierce skin

• Apply tattoo ink, restrain animal, clean site

• Pierce skin, apply tattoo ink, restrain animal

• Imprint number, apply tattoo ink, pierce skin

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What is the purpose of tattooing in animals?

• Identification

• Decoration

• Medical

• Training

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What are the steps involved in ear notching?

• Restrain animal

• Disinfect ear notchers

• Use ear notcher to notch a V

• All of the above

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What is the purpose of ear notching in pigs?

• To identify the pig's breed

• To provide an identification number

• To mark the pig for sale

• To indicate the pig's age

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