Reasons for ID
What is identifying animals quickly?
This allows producers to quickly recognize individual animals.
What is Animal Disease Traceability (ADT)?
This USDA program tracks livestock to control disease spread.
What are state lines (interstate travel)?
Livestock moving across these require official identification.
What is hot iron branding?
This method uses heat to create a permanent mark on the hide.
What is hot iron branding?
This branding method leaves a tan scar.
What is record keeping?
This is improved through proper animal identification and helps track performance.
What is APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)?
This organization oversees ADT regulations.
What is an ear tag (or brand, tattoo, microchip)?
One example of official identification required for transport.
What is tattooing?
This identification method uses ink and needles.
What is freeze branding?
This branding method causes hair to grow back white.
Why does mating decision help with ID?
Identification helps producers make better decisions about this process
What is a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)?
This document is also called a health certificate.
What is NAIS (National Animal Identification System)?
This program came before ADT but failed in 2009.
What are microchips/transponders?
This method uses electronic numbers stored in a device under the skin.
What are the second and third cartilage ribs?
Ear tags are placed between these two cartilage ribs
Why does ID help with age in an animal?
Identification can occasionally help determine this about an animal.
What is response time?
ADT helps reduce the number of animals affected and this during outbreaks.
One reason NAIS was unsuccessful?
Too expensive for small producers
What is ear notching?
This method is mainly used in the swine industry.
What is they can be lost or ripped out?
One disadvantage of ear tags
How does proof/ record of ownership help with ID?
This benefit of identification helps prevent livestock theft.
If animals are transported to slaughter facilities?
These animals are exempt from CVI when going to slaughter.
NAIS focused on this rather than prevention?
Tracking sick animals
What is retina scanning?
This method uses unique eye patterns for identification.
What is electronic ear tagging?
This electronic version of tagging includes a microchip.