Answer to Question #117707 in Zoology for Victor

Question

Why is permanent animal identification important?

Answer 1

Permanent animal identification is important for a good farm management and animal health infrastructures. Identification systems should be adequate to identify animals and trace them through the supply chain. This ability to trace has marketing value as it provides producers with real time information on the wholesomeness of their products. Permanent identification also allows infected animals or contaminated products to be traced to the farm of origin.

Permanent animal identification is important in zoo collection management. Maintaining accurate records, providing adequate medical care, applying genetic principles in breeding plans, and analyzing captive population dynamics – all these activities depend on accurately and consistently recognizing individual animals.