Final - Lecture 6 Flashcards
1
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First legislation passed?
A
In 1900 - Livestock Pedigree Act
2
Q
Current breeding legislation?
A
1988 - Animal pedigree act
3
Q
What requires ministerial consent?
A
- new breeds must form under the act
- dissolving a breed association
- changing corporate by laws
4
Q
Why is breeding so legalized?
A
- quality control
- legal responsibility
- good gene keeping seal of approval
5
Q
What is a breed?
A
a population (same species) displaying unique characteristics (genetically defined and inherited) meeting standards
6
Q
What is an evolving breed?
A
A population of animals, which is not yet genetically stable
7
Q
How to set up a breed
A
- contact AAFC (Dave)
- gather 4 friends over 18
- have a purpose in mind
4, demonstrate that the animals breed true - apply to incorporate under the act
8
Q
Functions of breed association?
A
- registration
- development
- Promotion
9
Q
Breed association registration
A
- maintain breed registration
- ID verification
- technology
- audit
10
Q
All IDs should be?
A
- unique
- easily read
- indelible
- legally binding
- useable for animal’s lifespan
11
Q
Low tech identification
A
- lip tattoo in horse, freeze brain, ear tagging, ear notching, nose print, colour pattern sketch, rabies vaccine tag
12
Q
High tech identification
A
- microchip implant, radio frequency ID with tag, DNA “fingerprint”
13
Q
Why are IDs important?
A
- official registration
- can you prove this is your animal?
- disease outbreak
- captive/wild animals
14
Q
Tombstone data
A
- name
- parents
- species/breed
- colour
- sex
- number/country
- date or birth/death
- purity
- unique/secondary ID
- owner info
15
Q
Owner table
A
- member number
- name
- address
- phone number
- other member data
