| Method |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| Ear Tag
|
- Inexpensive
- Anesthesia not required
- Simple procedure
- Permanent
|
- Possibility of local infection
- Animal must be securely restrained
- Tags can become dislodged
- Tags can get caught in caging
|
| Ear
Punch |
- Inexpensive
- Anesthesia not necessary
- Permanent
|
- Results are variable
- Animal must be securely restrained
|
| Tail Tattoo |
|
- Moderate expense
- Experience / skill required
- Anesthesia required
|
| Electronic Transponders |
- Efficient
- Anesthesia not required
- Permanent
- Easy to use
- Highly accurate
|
- Expensive
- Current technology lacks standardization among products
- Animal must be securely restrained
|
