1. Evaluate the pictures before you and determine the common link

8. What do all of the pictures have in common?

9. Animal Identification

10. Why ID? To be able to tell who’s animal is who’s
To keep track of vaccinations, medications, and general health
To track breeding and progeny

11. Ear Notching
Small triangular chunks taken out of the ear in specific locations that code for numbers
Most practical method for swine farms

12. Ear Tagging
Tag with ID number printed on it is inserted through the ear similar to an earring
Most practical method for breeding stock and fair identification

13. Tattooing
An alpha numerical tattoo is placed in the ear or inside the lip of the animal
Most practical in rabbits and race horses where a tag could easily be removed

14. Branding
Hot iron is placed on the hide of an animal to make a permanent mark
Most practical in cattle and some horses

15. Microchip
Small electronic chip inserted into the back of the neck that contains information
Most practical in companion animals such as dogs and cats

16. RFID Tag External tag in the ear with electronic data
Most practical in range and research cattle

17. Collars & Tags
Device worn around an animal’s neck with identification information
Most practical in companion animals such as dogs and cats