Some definitions
Livestock: is commonly defined as domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool.
Animal production: is the technology applied to the keeping of animals for profit. Includes feeding, breeding, housing and marketing.
Animal identification: is the basis for keeping accurate production records of the herd/ flock. Individual animal identification allows producers to keep records on an animal’s parentage, birth date, production records, health history and a host other important management information.
Livestock identification has both visual and management benefits. By identifying your animals individually with ear tags, you (and others) can more easily determine which animals are which. In addition, being able to track an animal's history and performance helps you determine which ones are performing well.
- Teacher: Justine Nyiramucyo