{"product_id":"agri-health-ear-notcher-for-livestock-marking","title":"Agri Health Ear Notcher for Livestock Marking","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Ear Notcher — Simple, Readable Livestock Identification\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agri Health Ear Notcher is a plier-style hand tool that cuts identification notches into the ears of livestock. It is made for farmers, smallholders and stockkeepers who want a quick, low-cost way to identify individual animals or groups alongside tags and written records.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe notcher is offered in four cutting designs — A (V-shape cut), B (half round end cut), C (square end cut) and D (V-shape end cut) — so you can choose the shape that fits the coding system used on your holding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour design options:\u003c\/strong\u003e A = V-shape cut, B = half round end cut, C = square end cut, D = V-shape end cut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlier action\u003c\/strong\u003e for a controlled, single-squeeze cut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent notch shape\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays readable for long-term stock records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e building a coded identification system across herds and flocks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, depending on animal size and your management routine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact yard tool\u003c\/strong\u003e that stores easily in a handling kit or crush box\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgri Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEar notcher \/ ear marking pliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign A\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-shape cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf round end cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare end cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign D\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-shape end cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLivestock identification and record keeping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide on your notching code before you start, and write it down so every notch has a fixed meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal safely and calmly in a suitable handling system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean and disinfect the cutting edges of the notcher before use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition the tool at the planned point on the ear, avoiding major blood vessels and cartilage ridges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSqueeze the handles in one firm, decisive action to make a clean cut.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the notch, treat the site according to your usual husbandry practice and record the mark against the animal in your records.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean, dry and store the tool after the session.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and stock equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the A, B, C and D designs mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign A makes a V-shape cut, design B a half round end cut, design C a square end cut and design D a V-shape end cut. Each shape lets you record different information within your own coding system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich animals is the Agri Health Ear Notcher used on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is used for livestock identification and is commonly applied to cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, depending on the size of the animal and your own management practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich design should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose the design that matches the notching code already used on your holding. If you are starting from scratch, many keepers use one shape for the herd or flock and vary the position on the ear for individual numbering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the notcher in good condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean the blades after every session, dry them thoroughly and store the tool in a dry place so the cutting edges do not corrode.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs ear notching allowed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRules on livestock identification and permitted marking methods vary by country and species. Always check the current national and local requirements and animal welfare guidance before notching, and only carry out the procedure if you are trained and competent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes ear notching replace ear tags?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Notching is normally used alongside official tags and written records rather than instead of them, so always follow the identification rules that apply to your stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Agri Health\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri Health makes practical farm and livestock handling equipment for working yards, focusing on everyday tasks such as marking, handling, husbandry and stock management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What do the A, B, C and D designs mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Design A makes a V-shape cut, design B a half round end cut, design C a square end cut and design D a V-shape end cut. 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