{"product_id":"agri-health-tattoo-paste-for-livestock-ear-marking","title":"Agri Health Tattoo Paste for Livestock Ear Marking","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Tattoo Paste — Permanent Ear Marking for Livestock\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri Health Tattoo Paste is a thick identification paste that is rubbed into ear tattoo punctures to create a permanent, legible mark. It is made for farmers, breeders, smallholders and stud owners who identify sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, alpacas or rabbits for flock records, herd records or pedigree registration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe paste is used with conventional tattoo pliers and interchangeable digit or letter sets, so it fits straight into an existing handling routine. It is best for anyone who needs an identifier that cannot be lost like an ear tag, and it is a sensible back-up marking method where tag retention is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays readable in the ear once healed, unlike tags that can be pulled out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick consistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds its place on the ear and can be worked firmly into each puncture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with ordinary tattoo pliers and digit or character sets.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-species:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, alpacas and rabbits.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports pedigree, stud book and breeding registration paperwork.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYard practical:\u003c\/strong\u003e resealable container to keep in the crush, race or medicine cabinet.\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTattoo Paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLivestock identification and marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubbed into punctures made by tattoo pliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable species\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep, goats, pigs, cattle, alpacas, rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal use on animals only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal safely and calmly in a crate, crush or race so the head is steady.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean the inside of the ear and dry it thoroughly, avoiding veins and cartilage ridges.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoad the tattoo pliers with the correct digits or letters and check the sequence on card or paper first.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply a layer of paste to the area of ear to be tattooed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a single firm squeeze with the pliers, then release cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediately apply more paste over the punctures and rub in hard with a gloved finger or brush, working against the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeave the mark to set without wiping, then record the number in your flock or herd book. Wipe pliers and digits clean before storage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more husbandry and identification supplies 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 animals can Agri Health Tattoo Paste be used on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for livestock ear tattooing and is commonly used on sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, alpacas and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need special pliers to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The paste is used with conventional tattoo pliers fitted with interchangeable digit or letter sets, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my tattoo hard to read?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most common reasons are applying paste to a damp or dirty ear, not rubbing the paste in firmly enough, or wiping the area before it has set. Dark pigmented ears are also harder to read, so many keepers choose green paste for those animals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes tattoo paste replace an ear tag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a permanent secondary identifier and is widely used for pedigree and breed society records. Always check the current statutory identification requirements for your species and country before relying on a tattoo alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the paste be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplace the lid firmly after each use and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is for external use on animals only. Wear gloves during application, as the paste stains skin and clothing, and follow the instructions printed on the container.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Agri Health\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri Health supplies practical animal husbandry, handling and identification products for farms, studs and smallholdings. 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