Livestock Identification

Reasons for identification include tracking animals throughout the (a)   supply.

Hot iron branding should be a (a)   color and will result in a scar.

Freeze branding uses a chill branding iron with liquid (a)   .

What is one downside to ear tagging?

Where are microchips/transponders placed on the animal?

• Ear

• Rump

• between the should blades

• around the neck

Electronic collaring devices can cause (a)   if not adjusted properly.

Where is a horse tattooed?

• Lip

• Arm

• Rump

• shoulder

What species is ear notching commonly used in?

Nose printing is commonly used in sale and show of (a)   and cattle.

What is one way DNA analysis is taken from the animal?