Horn Marking – Animal Identification
Horn marking is used for identification of which animal?
- Cattle — Correct Answer
- Goat
- Buffalo
- Sheep
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Cattle
Horn marking is a temporary method of identification used for cattle (Table 34). It involves marking or painting on the horns for easy identification.
Temporary Methods of Identification
- Ear tagging — commonly used across species
- Hoof marking — for horses
- Horn marking — for cattle
- Wool marking — for marking flock of sheep
- Wing tagging — for poultry (done on 1st day of hatching)
- Neck chain — for dogs
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Goat: Tattooing is the best method for goat identification.
- Buffalo: Branding is suitable for buffalo identification.
- Sheep: Tattooing and ear tagging are used for sheep identification.
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