16 Types of Identification Methods
Ear tags
a plastic or metal object used for identification of domestic livestock and other animals
DNA analysis
a technique used to analze genes and dna (dna fingerprinting, chromosome walking, footprinting)
Microchips and Transponders
a tiny wafer of semiconducting material used to make an integrated circuit
electronic collars
a training devide that sends electric stimulation or warning sound to an animal when the trainer uses an electronic signal
neck chains
a type of identification by wearing a chain around the neck
tattoos
a type of identification used on animals
Electronic ear tags
an ear tag that uses radio frequency of RFID technology
Freeze Brands
branding animals by depigmentation of the haircoat with supercooled instruments
wing badges
colored bands that go on wings for identifying
identification certificates
it is a specific certificate verifying somethings identity
ear notching
notching a v-shaped slit marked into an animals ears to show litter and individual animal
retina scan
technology for the identification of individuals that depends on the uniqueness of the pattern of blood vessels in the retinas of eyes
Hot iron brands
to mark by burning, to indicate kind, grade, make, or ownership
toe punching
to mark by punching holes through the membrane between the toes
nose printing
used on animals, mostly cattle, to show an animals identity
leg band and spiral bands
used to put around mainly poultry animals to identify them
