livestock identification

Dry Ice reflects on a year of progress in livestock identification

As 2026 draws to a close, Dry Ice 4 Farming reflects on a year of learning, progress and continued support for better livestock identification. As livestock identification plays an incre...

30 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Livestock identification part 5: Microchipping

Microchipping is a common practice for domesticated animals. To protect animals and the people who rely on their products, it is essential to identify and mark livestock correctly. ...

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Livestock branding part 3: Hot branding

The livestock industry commonly uses hot branding or freeze branding to identify and mark cattle. Despite their similarity in that both methods leave a permanent mark on the animal's hid...

28 Nov 2023 · 9 min read

Livestock identification part 2

Improved alternatives to replace conventional methods of livestock identification, such as branding or ear tags, have been available for quite some time now. Farmers and breed­ers today...

21 Aug 2023 · 6 min read

Livestock identification part 1: Ear tags

Different identification or branding methods for livestock include ear tagging, ear notching, tattooing, hot branding, freeze branding, and microchipping. Each method has its own advanta...

18 Aug 2023 · 7 min read
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