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Technical guidance on livestock identification, herd management, and equipment from the ORVEXAVET team.
2026-08-17Poultry Bands
Poultry Leg Bands and Wing Bands: A Field Guide to Flock Identification
From backyard layers to commercial breeding flocks, choosing the right leg band or wing band is the difference between a record you can trust and a flock you can only guess at.
By ORVEXAVET Editorial Team
2026-08-17Ear Tags
Why Metal Ear Tags Outlast Plastic in Long-Term Herd Management
Brass and steel ear tags cost a little more up front, but across a decade of weather, mud and rubbing they are the only identification mark that reliably stays legible. Here is why metal wins for long-term herds.
By ORVEXAVET Editorial Team
2026-08-17Tattoo Equipment
Tattoo Identification for Livestock: Permanent Marks That Survive Decades
When a tag can come off, a tattoo stays. A practical guide to livestock tattooing equipment, technique, and why permanent ink identification remains the gold standard for high-value animals.
By ORVEXAVET Editorial Team