6) Numbering and marking methods in domestic breeding

Question 1

ID is based on…

Answer 1

• Natural characteristics (Age, colour, markings etc.)
• Name/number
• Artificial markings

Question 2

Give the range of criteria used for identification

Answer 2

• Artificial/permanent
• Visible
• Legible

Question 3

Disadvantages of artificial marks

Answer 3

• Unsightly appearance
• Lower market value
• Can be lost (ear tags)
• Can be copied forged
• Additional cost

Question 4

Give an example of how artificial marks can lower market value

Answer 4

Burned hide from branding can lower value

Question 5

Why is ID required?

Answer 5

• Ease of handling (Milk recording, body scoring)
• Breeding
• Veterinary treatment (Vaccination/AI)
• Production (marketing + consumption)
• Research

Question 6

Give the categories of ID methods

Answer 6

• Insert
• Implant
• Temporary
• Permanent
  
  • Branding
  • Tattoo

Question 7

Branding

Answer 7

• Hot/electric iron
• Branding fluids
• Freeze branding
• Laser

Question 8

Tattoo

Answer 8

• Numbers/letters on ear and neck
  
  • Horse
  • Cattle
  • Swine
  • Dog
  • Cat

Question 9

Insert

Answer 9

• Tag
• Button
• Ring

Question 10

Implant

Answer 10

Microchip

Question 11

Temporary ID methods

Answer 11

• Colour/dyes
• Stamping on horses
• Chains
• Tables