pt 4 (animal ID)

Question 1

one common method of identification: fish

Answer 1

tag or natural markings

Question 2

one common method of identification: cattle and horses

Answer 2

branding

Question 3

one common method of identification: frogs

Answer 3

beads

Question 4

one common method of identification: birds

Answer 4

leg bands

Question 5

list the 11 methods of ID discussed

Answer 5

1. cards
2. natural markings
3. stains or dyes
4. clips or ear studs
5. leg bands
6. collars
7. beads
8. PIT tags (microchip)
9. branding
10. tattoos
11. ear punches and notches

Question 6

what is the disadvantage of using dyes to mark animals? how should they be applied?

Answer 6

they only last for a short period of time; apply in small areas deeply

Question 7

if hamsters in a cage are each marked with ear punches, what other ID is required?

Answer 7

cage cards

Question 8

what information must be included on a cage card?

Answer 8

animal ID number
species
sex
research project/investigator
protocol number
number of animals in cage
(age, breeding, treatments, weight, diet, etc may be included)

Question 9

if a collar and tag is used as ID, what precaution should be taken?

Answer 9

put back on right animal and tight enough where it won’t fall off

Question 10

what is a PIT tag? what is a disadvantage of this form of ID?

Answer 10

passive integrated transponder - microchip; can migrate from initial injection site

Question 11

T/F tattoos are used to ID rats

Answer 11

true

Question 12

what is a disadvantage for ear studs or clips?

Answer 12

could get caught and ripped off