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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: arborexplora on February 28, 2013, 08:58:52 pm

Title: Ear notcher for piglets
Post by: arborexplora on February 28, 2013, 08:58:52 pm

Hi, our first litter of 11 saddlebacks were born today and all are doing well. They are from registered parents and we intend to notch id. Can anyone recommend a supplier for small ear notcher. Most I have seen are 16mm deep although I have heard people say 8mm notchers are available but can not find any online.

I know I could use a larger one and only use the tip but if I am buying one I would rather buy the right size to start with.

Many thanks, Richard

Title: Re: Ear notcher for piglets
Post by: Berkshire Boy on March 01, 2013, 07:28:56 am

Hi Richard, I have only ever seen the 16m/m that is the size I use. Just use the tip.

Title: Re: Ear notcher for piglets
Post by: HappyHippy on March 01, 2013, 11:44:54 am

Yup, we use the standard notchers (from Fearing International) and only take about 4mm out of the ear as a notch (but we do them at around 10-14 days old)
HTH
Karen