ICEV Animal Science Certification Practice Exam

Which is used to document an animal's record of ancestry?

Registration Pedigree Brand Passport

Correct Answer:

Pedigree

Explanation:

Pedigree is used to document an animal's record of ancestry. It lays out the animal’s lineage, typically listing parents and grandparents and sometimes further generations, forming a family tree that shows bloodlines and genetic relationships. This helps breeders assess inherited traits, manage inbreeding, and verify breed heritage. Registration officially records the animal within a breed registry and confirms eligibility for certain programs, but it doesn’t inherently provide a full family history. A brand marks ownership and serves as a physical identifier, not lineage. A passport records identity, age, health, and travel information, not ancestry. So the pedigree best documents an animal’s lineage.

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