Identification:
DIAGRAMS: Outline markings in INK. Clearly show the color markings of both sides and face.
PHOTOS: The face, legs and switch must clearly show on each photograph. Please provide 3 photographs. One
photograph is required for each pose below.
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Revised: February 2010
Boone County 4-H
Grade Dairy Animal Identification
NAME(s) _________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY __________________________________________ STATE ______________ ZIP CODE ______________
CLUB __________________________________________________________________________________
PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED: A diagram of color markings OR photographs are appropriate for breeds with
distinctive color markings. RIGHT side, LEFT side, and HEAD diagrams or photos are required. Breeds without distinctive color markings
must be identified by tattoo or freeze brand.
Ayrshire – Ear Tattoo OR Picture/drawing of both sides and head OR both ears tagged with same number.
Brown Swiss – Ear Tattoo OR both ears tagged with same number.
Guernsey – Ear Tattoo OR Picture/drawing of both sides and head OR both ears tagged with same number.
Holstein – Ear Tattoo OR Picture/drawing of both sides and head OR both ears tagged with same number.
Jersey – Ear Tattoo OR both ears tagged with same number.
Milking Shorthorn – Ear Tattoo OR Picture/drawing of both sides and head OR both ears tagged with same number.
R & W Holstein - Ear Tattoo OR Picture/drawing of both sides and head OR both ears tagged with same number.
ANIMAL INFORMATION: Provide the following available information for your animal as it pertains to the animal’s permanent
identification.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ______________________________________________________________________________
Breed: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Tattoo/Freeze brand: Right: ___________________________ Left: ___________________________________
Tag Number: Right __________________________________ Left ___________________________________
Sire’s Name: (if known) _____________________________________________________________________
Sire’s Breed: _______________________________________________________________________________
Dam’s Name: (if known) ____________________________________________________________________
Dam’s Ear Tag # or Tattoo: (if known) _________________________________________________________
Dam’s Breed: ______________________________________________________________________________
Revised: February 2010