Which procedures are performed after birth?

• A. Dehorning, ear tagging, tattooing
• B. Vaccination, docking, tail clipping
• C. Castration, vaccination, dehorning
• D. Ear tagging, vaccination, deworming

Answer: (A)

After birth, the focus is on identification and preventing injuries while the animal is still young. Ear tagging and tattooing provide permanent, trackable identity early on, so the newborn can be recorded and traced easily. Dehorning is commonly done in the neonatal period to stop horn growth from causing injuries to other animals or handlers later on. Vaccinations and docking have more variable timing: vaccines depend on disease risk and age, and docking timing varies by species and management practices. Because ear tagging, tattooing, and dehorning are the procedures most consistently performed soon after birth, this set best fits what’s typically done in the immediate post-birth window.