Method for identifying cattle comprises applying markings in form of bar code to hide using ink or branding iron which can be read using camera and give information about e.g. cow's age

摘要

The method for identifying cattle comprises applying markings (2) in the form of a bar code to the hide (3) using ink or a branding iron. These can be read using a camera and give information about the cow's age, etc. Independent claims are included for: (1) a mask for use in applying the bar code; and (2) the use of bar codes to identify cattle.