Animal Identification Methods

Which animal identification method marks the animals for a short period of time?

• Tattoos

• Branding

• Ear tags

• Ear notching

Which animal identification method uses a unique system of identifiable codes for each animal?

• Marking paint

• Leg bands

• Ear tags

• Tattoos

Which animal identification method requires contact between the card and reading device?

• RFID

• IC cards

• Iris and retinal biometrics

• Back tags

Which animal identification method leaves an indelible ink tattoo on the inside of the ear or lip?

• Ear notching

• Branding

• Tattoos

• Neck chain or bands

Which animal identification method uses heat brands or freeze brands to burn a specific branding pattern into cattle and horse?

• Ear tags

• Ear notching

• Branding

• Nose print

Which animal identification method is commonly used in swine to identify the litter and pig number within the litter?

• Ear notching

• Marking paint

• Leg bands

• Back tags

Which animal identification method is commonly used in the exhibition of sheep and cattle?

• Ear tags

• Nose print

• Tattoos

• Neck chain or bands

Which animal identification method is used by some food manufacturers to identify specific animals when they enter their facility?

• RFID

• IC cards

• Iris and retinal biometrics

• Back tags

Which animal identification method uses a physical chain around the neck of the cow with a metal ID tag attached?

• Ear tags

• Neck chain or bands

• Leg bands

• Back tags

Which animal identification method is used to provide a chain of ownership for cattle moved directly to a recognized slaughtering establishment?

• Ear tags

• Neck chain or bands

• Leg bands

• Back tags