Reasons for Identification
ID Methods
Reading Animal ID
External Anatomy
Anatomy Vocabulary
100
What are 3 reason for animal identification? (Must say 3 to get full 100pts)
1. Keep track of animals (Give them a name)
2. Helps keep records
3. Helps show ownership
100
What is an ear tag?
Bonus 100pts: Name 4 animals we use ear tags in
A common method using a tag placed in the ear.
Bonus: cow, lamb, goat, pig
100
Read this ID:
J138
100
What is the topline?
The top line of an animal’s back.
100
What system is this and what is its function?
Skeletal System
Give the body structure and protect the internal organs
200
What is a benefit of animal identification?
Helps monitor health and medical records. or ID the animal
200
What is freeze branding?
Bonus 100pts: Name 2 animals freeze branding is used on
A permanent method using extreme cold to mark animals.
Bonus: Cow & Horse
200
Read this ID
O
555
L Bar
200
What is the hindquarters?
The rear portion of an animal used for movement.
200
What system is this and what is its function?
Bonus 200pts: What type of stomach is pictured above?
Digestive, remove waste from body
Bonus: Ruminant stomach
300
Why are brands important?
Prevents theft and helps recover lost animals.
300
What is a microchipping and why do farmers use it?
A small electronic device implanted for identification. Used to track animals
300
Read this ID:
A24
300
What is this called?
The Hock
300
What system is this and what is its function?
Bonus 100pts: How does the muscular system and skeletal system work together?
Muscular system, gives movement to the body
Bonus: Ms. Miller will check your answer
400
Why is it important to know when a baby calf was born and from what cow?
Ms. Miller will judge your answer
400
What is a paint mark?
A temporary identification method using paint or chalk.
400
Read the ID:
7 UP
400
What is this?
The Flank
400
What system is this and what is its function?
Bonus 200pts: Name 2 types of breeding in livestock
Reproduction system produces offsprings
Bonus: AI, natural breeding, embryo transfer
500
Who are you supposed to call if you go outside your house and there is a random cow in your yard that is not yours? (You don't know the farmer who owns the cow)
- Police
- Game Worden
(Ms. Miller will see if your answer counts)
500
How do you give livestock a tattoo?
Bonus 200pts: Name 2 places to give livestock a tattoo
This permanent identification method involves inserting ink into the skin, commonly used inside the ear of animals like rabbits, goats, and some cattle.
Bonus: Ear & Lip
500
Read the ID:
Bonus 100pts: When do pigs get ear notched?
41-7
Bonus: within the first day they are born
500
What is F?
Bonus 100pts: What is G?
F: Pastern
Bonus: Shoulder
500
What system is this and what is its function?
Bonus 100pts: What is the function of red blood cells?
100pts: What is the function of white blood cells?
Cardiovascular/ circulatory system Pumps blood and oxygen around the body
Bonus: Red- transport oxygen from lungs and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs to let out
Bonus: White- defends body against infection and diseases