Animal Identification Test

Using an ear notch identification system on pigs is an expensive method.

• true
• false

Making notches too close together or too close to the head can make them hard to read.

• true 
• false

The ear notching system gives each pig an individual identity.

• true
• false

After notching the ears, an antiseptic or disinfectant should be applied. 

• true
• false

At what age is it best to ear notch pigs?

• 1-3 days old
• 10-14 days old
• 1-3 months old
• 5-7 months old

What tool is use to ear notch pigs?

• a brander
• a knife
• a pair of scissors
• a special notcher

What number is notched into the pigs right ear?

• individual pig number
• litter number
• farm number
• U.S. ID Number

What number is notched into the pigs left ear?

• individual pig number
• litter number
• farm number
• U.S. ID Number

How many notches may be in each location?

• only 1
• 1 or 2
• up to 3
• as many as you want

When "reading the notches" on a pigs ear, to get the number for that ear you....

• just add the total number of notches together
• multiply the value of the first notch by the total number of notches
• add the values for each notch together
• every farmer has his own code and you have to know it