Animal identification tag
US4646455A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K11/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to an animal identification tag and in particular to tags such as ear tags for use with animals. The identification tag includes one or more components, at least one of which is adapted to engage with the skin of an animal so as to engage an identification portion with and relative to, the animal. One or more holes or slots are formed or provided in and passing through, at least one of the components; which component will, in use, be positioned or located over and adjacent a cut or slit formed in the skin of the animal, so as to allow for location of the identification tag. The arrangement of the invention is such that the one or more holes or slots are provided in said tag, so that air and/or light have access to the cut or slit formed in the skin of the animal.
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