| Method |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| Ear Tag |
- Inexpensive
- Anesthesia not required
- Simple procedure
- Permanent
|
- Possible local infection
- Animal must be securely restrained
- Tags can become dislodged
- Tags may get caught in caging
|
| Ear Punch |
- Inexpensive
- Anesthesia not required
- Permanent
|
- Results variable
- Animal must be securely restrained
|
| Electronic Transponders |
- Efficient
- Highly accurate
- Easy to use
- Permanent
|
- Expensive
- Current technology lacks standardization among products
- Animal must be securely restrained
- Anesthesia recommended
|
