Sheep Genetics ID Format
What is the format of a Sheep Genetics Identification Number (SG ID) and where should this be entered on the animal in Stockbook?
The layout for the SG ID is:
BBFFFFYYYYTTTTTT for Eg. 4001232014321098
With the Key being:
B- Breed Code (eg 40)
F – Flock Number (eg 0123)
Y – Year of Birth (eg 2014)
T- Tattoo (eg 321098)
A Sheep Genetics ID should be added to the SG ID box on an individual animal (as seen below.)
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