Explain rationale and methods for humane dehorning, castrating, identifying, and docking.

Explanation should include

• timing
• techniques and tools used to dehorn, castrate, identify (i.e., branding, tattooing, notching), and dock livestock
• defense of humane dehorning, castration, identification and docking.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the purpose of docking?
• Why is it important to be able to identify livestock?
• Why is castration important and essential?
• What issues related to humane treatment are raised when discussing dehorning? Castration? Docking?