Lecture 4: Farm Animal Identification Flashcards
what two things do animals moving interstate require
- Official identification
- Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
What is the purpose of national identification system
Permit rapid trace back of animals in event of disease occurrence, zoonosis and food safety
What are the 4 forms of official identification
- National uniform eartagging system
- Animal ID #
- Flock base number plus her management number
- Location based # plus herd management #
What does the national uniform eartagging system include
Series of # that include a postal code or tribal # plus a combination of letters and #’s
What is the animal ID # (AIN)
3 digit code plus a series of 12 #’s
What is the AIN for the U.S.
840
What is the flock based number plus herd management number
State postal code plus unique flock # plus herd #
What is location based number plus herd management #
Includes both premise ID (PIN) and location ID which is assigned by the state or tribal government
This is a radio frequency identification device, what makes this “official”
- 840 AIN # and 12 digit code
- US shield
identify 1-5 on official numbered tag
- Country code- USA=840
- Management number
- US shield
- Unique 15 digit number
- Official text
Who can give an animal a certificate of veterinary inspections
USDA accredited and state licensed veterinarian
What can category I USDA accredited veterinarians give CVI’s to
All animals except: food and fiber species, horses, birds, farm raised aquatic animals, all other livestock species and zoo animals that can transmit exotic animal diseases to livestock
What can category II USDA accredited veterinarians give CVI’s
All animals
What are the 4 common forms of ID in swine
- Ear notching
- Microchipping (pet pigs)
- RFID tags
- Tattoos
What number is located on right ear notch for pigs
Litter #
What number is located on left ear notch for pigs
Pig #
What is the proper order of ID # for ear notched pigs
Right # (litter) then left # (pig)
Only __-__ notches per region of ear on pigs
1-2
How do you calculate/total ear notching # on pig tags
All numbers for given ear are added up and final # is total for ear
Identify 1-8 on ear notch identification tag
- 81
- 3
- 1
- 9
- 27
- 9
- 3
- 1
Calculate the ear notch number for example 1 and 2
Example 1:
- right ear= 1+1+9+27=38
- left: 1+3=4
- pig #: 38-4
Example 2:
-right 3+3+81=87
- left: 3+9=12
-pig #: 87-12
T or F: ear notching in pigs is official
False, not official
What are the 4 requirements for moving swine into AZ
- Federal ear tag (840, USDA, NUES)
- Ear notching plus federal tag
- Ear notching plus premise identification tattoo
- Slaughter swine must have USDA backtags
What are some requirements for potbelly or mini pigs when moving into AZ
Microchip or 840 implant plus premise ID listed on health certificate
What are the types of cattle ID
- Tags (RFID, orange or silver, numbered tags)
- Branding
- Tattoos
What tags represent brucellosis vaccination
- Orange tags
- Tattoo
what ear do brucellosis ear tags go into
Right
When do calves get vaccinated and tagged for brucellosis
4-12 months old
Who supplies tags and tattoo equipment for brucellosis vaccination
State vet office
Who can the state vet office provide brucellosis vaccination tags to
Federally accredited veterinarians
What are silver metal tags in cattle used for
Cattle not receiving brucellosis vaccine but still require identification
When is branding considered an official form of identification vs when is it not
Branding is not considered official unless registered with a recognized brand inspection authority and accompanied by official brand inspection certificate determined official by the receiving state or tribal animal health authorities
T or F: brands are required for ranged cattle
True
What is required for cows/heifers to enter AZ
Orange band tag or federal ear tags >18 months
What is required for dairy breed females to enter AZ
Must have bangs tattoo plus federal tag no matter age
What is required for bulls to enter AZ
Federal ear tag >18 months
What is required for steers to enter AZ
Federal ear tag
What is required for dairy calves to enter AZ
Federal ear tag
What is required for animals entering AZ and directly going to slaughter
Just a USDA backtag
What are the 3 types of small ruminant ID’s
- Ear tags (plastic flock, scrapie 840 RFID tags, metal flock ID tags, serial tags)
- Tattoos
- Microchip
What is scrapie
Fatal CNS disease of sheep and goats- transmissible spongiform encephalopathy
What tags are used to indicate normal, low risk scrapie tags
White (plastic) or silver (metal)
What tag is used for slaughter only/meat tags for scrapie’s
Blue
What tag is used for positive scrapie animals and what is printed on the back
Red, with SCR printed on back
What tag is used for permanently restricted high risk animal for scrapie’s
Yellow
Where do ear tags go in sheep
Left ear on either side of vein in ear
Where do ear tags go in cattle and goats
Right ear between arteries and cartilage of the ear
When are tattoos considered official in small ruminants
Not official unless animal is accompanied by copy of registration certificate issued by APHIS-approved registry that lists the current owner or registration certificates and completed transfer of ownership dated within 60 days that lists the current owner
Where are tattoos placed in lamancha goats
Underside of tail
What are the registry requirements for the American dairy goat association
- Tag right ear, right tail, central tail with assigned herd sequence (2-4 characters
- Left ear, left tail, central tail with letter designating year of birth and individual animal number- birth order
What species is microchipping an acceptable form of ID
Goats
Why is microchipping not an acceptable form of ID in sheep
Sheep are at higher risk of scrapie and require scrapie program ID to cross state lines
Where is microchip placed in goats
Left side of tail web
What are the requirements for small ruminants to enter AZ
- Electronic implant (microchip)
- Official ear tag (scrapie tag)
- Official breed registry tattoo with registration papers (goats only)
- Premise ID or scrapie tag required for all non-registered animals
Small ruminants entering AZ going directly to slaughter must have what identifications
either USDA or premise ID backtags
