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Ear tag
Ear tags, also known as sheep tags or cattle tags, were first developed early in 1913 as a means to identify livestock, specifically cattle, when testing for tuberculosis. Today, ear tags in a variety of designs are used throughout the world on many species of animal to ensure traceability and disease control.
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