[robert waddell]

the big problem is getting the EID tags to stay in with the processes the pig goes through                    a 75% success rate was the last figure i heard of on commercial pigs                  also heard the scanners do not read 100%on sheep going through markets

[supplies for smallholders]

Hi Robert,

The info I have is that for pigs research is inderway to develop a microchip type one to pop under the skin. Problem is that current "Dog" type microchips are glass coated and not easily detectable in the carcass - so work is underway to develop a type that can be easily found post slaughter.

As an aside, local newspapers here reported a chap who hurt a tooth at local chinese restraunt, visiting the dentist the next day who pulled out the remains of a dog-microchip from his tooth ! - anyone lost a dog ??

[robert waddell]

yes the chips can move around the carcass     originally placed in the neck ends up in the back leg
the chinky has a modern twist now 40 years ago it was just the carcasses that were the tell tale signs of dogs being for any day of the year not just for xmas