Author Topic: Pig ID again  (Read 1955 times)

RonMinch

  • Joined Sep 2011
Pig ID again
« on: January 03, 2012, 01:53:06 pm »
Hi, Sorry to go over this issue again, I have read some older posts but I am still confused about pig ID. On my sheep they all have an individual number/ear tags, the two GOS gilts just have a number 16 & 19 tattooed in the ear. Can I just add my herd number to them prior to slaughter with a slap marker or do they also have to have individualally numbered ear tags as well? Cost of slapper kit & tags adds to the costs. Ron

JulieS

  • Joined Mar 2009
  • Devon - EX39 5RF
    • Ford Mill Farm
Re: Pig ID again
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 02:57:43 pm »
Your pigs just need to have your herd mark on them for slaughter.  Either slapmarked or metal ear tags.
Pedigree GOS Pigs and Butchery for Smallholders.

RonMinch

  • Joined Sep 2011
Re: Pig ID again
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 03:12:03 pm »
Hi Julie, thanks for the info, reading through previous posts that :wave:s what I thought but nice to have it plain and simple. Thanks Ron.

 

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