Play your part to curb stock theft

Diccon Robinson

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ROWNERSHIP

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SLIVESTOCK RECORDS

(Courtesy pics) Cattle without ear tags makes it hard for identification in case of stock theft.

Use these tools for tattooing, ear tagging and branding of all animals to keep detailed records of their skin colour, markings, horned or dehorned, male or female.