Transcription of Methods of Livestock Identification, AS-556-W
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Methods of Livestock Identification, AS-556-W
Michael Neary, Extension Animal ScientistAnn Yager, Animal Sciences StudentAS-556-WMethods of Livestock IdentificationPurdue UniversityDepartment ofAnimal SciencesAnimal identification is the basis forkeeping accurate production recordsof the herd/flock. Individual animalidentification allows producers tokeep records on an animal's parentage,birth date, production records, healthhistory, and a host of other importantmanagement information. Accuraterecords provide the producer withenough information to make indi-vidual or whole herd/flock manage-ment decisions. In many instances,the producer needs to be able toquickly identify an animal. A suc-cessful identification system makesthis task more efficient.
identification, consider the application methods for each type, along with visibility from a distance, equipment needed for application, cost, perma-nence, and how easy or difficult the method is to apply. Two different methods should be used to assure permanent identification. Once a system has been selected, it is impor-
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