Tagging sheep

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From: DonH
Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:55

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Seems there is a rise in sheep stealing, due to increased cost of each sheep 
at auction ($200+).  This discussed on ABC's "Landline".
  The method of tagging sheep is the traditional, of punching a hole in the 
ear, and inserting a coloured tag (with name of owner on it?).
   However, in a microchip and DNA Age, surely an upgrade is indicated?
   A relative of mine's dog went walkabout, was picked up by the 
dog-catcher, and then a phone call was received to come and collect the 
animal from the council pound.  The dog had a microchip.
   This process could be applied to sheep, so that, if stolen, sheep 
subsequently sold at auction, or wherever, could first be assessed as to 
legitimacy of ownership.  (Ear-tags can be swapped.)

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