Swine ID- Ear Notching

Using an ear notch identification system on pigs is 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

• 10-14 days

• 1-3 months old

• 5-7 months old 5-7 months old

What tool is used to ear notch pigs?

• a brander

• a knife

• a special notcher

• a pair of scissors

What number is notched into the pig's right ear when looking at it?

• litter number

• farm number

• US id number

• individual pig number

What number is notched into the pig's left ear when looking at it?

• individual pig number

• litter number

• farm number

• US id number US id number

How many notches can be in each location (with the exception of 81)?

• only 1

• 1 or 2

• up to 3

• as many as you want

When reading the notches on a pig's ear, to get the number for that ear, you...

• just add the total number of notches together

• multiply the value of the 1st notch by total # of notches

• add the values for each notch together

• every farmer has its own code and you have to know it