Veterinary Medical Practices: Animal Handling & Identification

Which of the following is the most common method used for identification in swine?

• Hot iron branding

• Ear notching

• Microchipping

• Freeze branding

According to the presentation, what does the orange USDA metal tag indicate on cattle?

• The animal has been vaccinated for brucellosis

• The animal has been vaccinated for rabies

• The animal is owned by the USDA

• The animal is registered through the USDA

Which of the following animal behavior categories may result in an animal growling, showing the teeth and pinning the ears?

• Painful

• Timid

• Aggressive

• Happy

Which of the following small animal restraints requires extensive experience to correctly handle aggressive dogs?

• Slip lead

• Net

• Towel

• Control pole

For dogs, where is a microchip inserted?

• Behind the ear

• On the hip

• Between the shoulder blades

• On the neck

For horses, which of the following is NOT used as a form of identification?

• Lip tattooing

• Hot iron branding

• Freeze branding

• Ear notching

Which of the following is used on small animals to decrease anxiety on a slippery table and help restrain an animal’s legs?

• Towel

• Slip lead

• Muzzle

• Net

Which of the following restraints is used for fractious cats or wild animals?

• Slip lead

• Muzzle

• Net

• Control pole

Where is a tattoo placed on cattle?

• Hip

• Upper lip

• Ear

• Neck

Horses should always be approached in which of the following ways?

• On their left side

• On their right side

• Directly behind them

• Directly in front of them