[Jacob-list] ear tagging lambs

[Dan Carpenter]

I tag within 48 hours of birth with small tags, otherwise I'm afraid I'll
lose track of what lamb belongs to what mom.  When the lamb leaves my
premises I remove it's small tag and replace it in the same hole with a USDA
scrapie tag.  The only disadvantage I've had is tags being torn out and
ripping the ear, but that can happen at any age.

-Dan 

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[mailto:jacob-list-bounces at jacobsheep.com] On Behalf Of Lasell J. Bartlett
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:37 AM
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Subject: [Jacob-list] ear tagging lambs

I'd like to hear what various folks do about ear tagging their lambs.  
Why, when, what, how, etc. Any after effects/unwelcome consequences  
noted, etc. Thanks in advance.

Lasell Bartlett
Fine Fettle Farm

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