Identification Methods for Horses

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Permanent, tamper-resistant, and accurate identification of horses provides positive proof of ownership. The identification of race, performance, sale, and show horses, broodmares, and stallions can be achieved rapidly using a variety of methods. Horses benefit from some form of identification in case of escape or emergencies/natural disasters.

Many methods of identifying horses exist, including lip tattooing, microchipping, hot iron branding, and freeze branding. In many cases, selection of the most appropriate identification technique is based on the owner’s preference. Alternatively, the identification technique is mandated in some breeds/disciplines. This free report provides the horse owner and caretaker with an overview of the most common types of horse identification.

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Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she’s worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.

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