Animal Science Practical 4 - Marking and Identification of Animal

5 important questions on Animal Science Practical 4 - Marking and Identification of Animal

What are the objectives of marking?

  1. For record keeping
  2. For entry into herd book
  3. For registration with a milk recording socienty
  4. It is useful incase of lost animal
  5. For licensing of bulls
  6. For giving certificates
  7. It is useful incase of animal to be export or import

What are natural marks?

Natural marks are those marks which can be seen after the animal is born. Such as snip mark, star mark, zebra mark

What are acquired or adventitious marks?

These marks are permanent non- congenital marks. Usually appears due to accident or surgical operation or acquire from working.
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What is artificial marks?

Marks that are applied on the animal body after birth for identification. Such as ear tag, tattoo mark, brand mark, ear notching, etc

What are the tools for Artificial marking?

  1. Plier
  2. Ear tag
  3. Tattoo machine
  4. Tattoo number
  5. Branding iron

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