Animal identification offers a valuable tool for horse owners whose horses move to locations where they come into contact with other animals. There is an increased potential for the horse to be exposed to or impact the spread of disease. Animal ID has proven to be a very valuable tool in disasters or if animals are stolen or lost. Your participation in our survey is voluntary and greatly needed.
You can participate in the Penn State University "Equine Identification Study" by answering the questions on on-line questionnaire and returning it. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Participants filling out the survey must be 18 years of age or older. Again, your participation is confidential and voluntary. You may choose not to participate at any time.
Confidentiality is important in research. Your answers will not be associated with your name in any way. Completion and return of the survey is considered your implied consent to participate in this study. Please keep this letter for your records.
Please complete the online survey questionnaire by entering this URL site and answer the questions.
National Equine Identification System Survey
or enter the survey through the PSU equine Sciences web page through this address: http://www.das.psu.edu/4h/horse/identification/ and click on equine survey.
If you want to visit the overall survey result at the end of your survey you may enter the pass word "psuhorse" one word.
If you have questions about any aspect of the study, please feel free to contact Ann Swinker.
Dr. Ann M. Swinker,
- Extension Horse Specialist
- The Pennsylvania State University
- 324 Henning building
- University Park, Pa 16802
- Email: aswinker@psu.edu
- Phone: 814-865-7810
