· The Process Of Uniquely
Identifying An Animal Using A Marking On The Body Of The Animal Is Known As
Animal Identification.
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· Identification Of An Animal Is
Very Important While Recording Any Interventions On It For Creation Of A
Reliable And Rich Database.
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· The Goi Has Already Passed A
Prevention And Control Of Infectious And Contagious Diseases In Animals
(Pcicda) Act, 2009 Which Makes Identification Of The Animal Compulsory.
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· This Act Has Been Passed By The
Goi So That Adequate Measures Are Taken To Be In Line With International
Policies.
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· There Are Various Methods For
Identification Like Tattooing, Branding , Ear Tagging Etc.
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· Ear Tagging Is The Most Common
Method Of Identification And Uses A Unique Number With A Check Digit. There
Are No Chances Of The Number Being Duplicated.
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· If Applied Correctly, It Does
Not Cause Any Problems And Remains For Many Years On The Ear Of The Animal.
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· Inpah Is Able To Record The Ear
Tag Of Each Animal Registered With It Along With All The Details Of The
Animal (Breed, Age, Whether Pregnant, Milk Yield, Owner’s Details, Village
Name Etc.) So That A Permanent Passport Of The Animal Is Created Which Can Be
Transferred Or Traced To Any Location In The Country.
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