Topic 6

Question 1

ID based on

Answer 1

1. characteristics: age, color etc
2. name/no
3. artificial markings

Question 2

the 3 ranges of criteria used fir identification

Answer 2

artificial/perminant
visible
legible (how understandible)

Question 3

name 5 disadvantages of artificial marks

Answer 3

1. unslightly appearanc
2. Lower the market value (e.g. burned hide)
3. Can be lost (ear tags etc.)
4. May be copied/forged
5. Additional cost

Question 4

name 5 reasons for why ID is required

Answer 4

1. ease/efficiency of handling, ex milk recording
2. breeding
3. Veterinary treatment (vaccination, insemination)
4. Production (marketing & consumption)
5. Research & statistics (e.g. storage of production data)

Question 5

name 4 types of ID methods

Answer 5

permanent (stamp, brand, tattoo, notching)
insert (tag, ring)
implant (microchip)
temporary (color/dyes)