Which information must be included in records for identification of animals under Subpart C?

Which information must be included in records for identification of animals under Subpart C?

• A. Animal name and birth date only
• B. Tag numbers, state and dealer identifiers, animal description, acquisition date, vendor information, disposition
• C. Species and color only
• D. USDA number only

Answer: (B)

The requirement being tested is the need for complete, traceable records that identify an animal from source to disposition under Subpart C. The best choice includes a full set of identifiers and history: tag numbers or other unique identifiers, state and dealer identifiers to pin down origin and regulatory jurisdiction, a detailed animal description to distinguish individuals, the acquisition date for when the animal entered the facility, vendor information who supplied the animal, and disposition to document what happened to it. Together, these elements create a verifiable history that supports traceability, disease control, and regulatory compliance. Other options miss critical pieces. A record with only a name and birth date doesn’t uniquely identify the animal or its source. A record with only species and color is too vague to distinguish individuals or track origin and movement. A record with only a USDA number omits acquisition, vendor, and disposition details needed to trace the animal’s full history.

The requirement being tested is the need for complete, traceable records that identify an animal from source to disposition under Subpart C. The best choice includes a full set of identifiers and history: tag numbers or other unique identifiers, state and dealer identifiers to pin down origin and regulatory jurisdiction, a detailed animal description to distinguish individuals, the acquisition date for when the animal entered the facility, vendor information who supplied the animal, and disposition to document what happened to it. Together, these elements create a verifiable history that supports traceability, disease control, and regulatory compliance.

Other options miss critical pieces. A record with only a name and birth date doesn’t uniquely identify the animal or its source. A record with only species and color is too vague to distinguish individuals or track origin and movement. A record with only a USDA number omits acquisition, vendor, and disposition details needed to trace the animal’s full history.