Ear Notching Test

Front

Why do we notch the ears of pigs?

Back

For identification

Front

The pig's left ear represents what?

Back

Individual Number

Front

The pig's right ear represents what?

Back

Litter Number

Front

What order do you read ear notches?

Back

Litter Number- Individual Number

Front

What is the maximum number of notches allowed in each quadrant?

Back

2

Front

At what age is it best to ear notch pigs?

Back

1-3 days

Front

The ear notching system gives each pig an individual identity.

Back

true

Front

What tool is used to ear notch pigs?

Back

a special notcher

Front

When reading the notches on a pig's ear, to get the number for that ear, you...

Back

add the values for each notch together

Front

How many notches can be in each location (with the exception of 81)? Options: 1 or 2, up to 3, only 1, as many as you want

Back

1 or 2