AS 9 week test

Which identification method is most commonly used in the swine industry?

• toe punching

• ear tagging

• ear notching

• hot iron branding

DNA analysis can be extracted from which of the following?

• Nasal swabs

• retina scans

• ear notching

• freeze branding

How many combinations are possible for toe punching?

• 20

• 18

• 16

• 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use an animal identification system?

• Improves management and mating decisions

• Helps determine growth rates

• Provides easy access to records for each animal

• Disregards consumer health

Identification can _________ breed associations in registration.

• Aid

• Hurt

• Complicate

• Develop

Which of the following is NOT considered official identification?

• Brand

• Tattoo

• Facial Markings

• Ear Tag

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

• Litter Number

• Pig Number

• Tag Number

• Brand

What are numbering systems used for in livestock operations?

• To replace names of animals

• To prove ownership

• To identify animals

• For buying purposes

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

• Cattle and Sheep

• Cattle and Horses

• Sheep and Goats

• Horses and Sheep

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