Kerbl Individual 7 mm Tattoo Digits

Individual 7 mm tattoo digits (0–9) are interchangeable components for clamp-style tattoo pliers, designed for professional identification of young farm animals. They allow users to replace frequently used digits or create custom identification numbers without purchasing a complete digit set, providing a cost-effective and flexible solution for livestock identification.

Application

The 7 mm size is the standard for marking piglets and lambs, where space in the ear is limited. The digits are used for:

• Permanent identification of newborn piglets in pig farming.
• Registration of animals in breeding records.
• Veterinary identification systems requiring lifelong animal identification.

How It Works

Each digit is equipped with precisely positioned, sharp steel needles arranged in the shape of the selected number. The digit is inserted into the head of a compatible clamp-style tattoo plier. During tattooing, the needles puncture the skin, creating a pattern of micro-perforations that is subsequently filled with tattoo ink or paste to produce a permanent identification mark.

In Practice

• High precision: Hardened steel needles penetrate tissue cleanly and efficiently, minimizing animal stress and reducing excessive bleeding while improving pigment penetration.
• Flexible configuration: Individual digits can be purchased separately, allowing users to create any numerical combination required for their herd identification system.
• Durability and hygiene: Corrosion-resistant materials withstand repeated chemical sterilization and disinfection, ensuring high standards of biosecurity during large-scale marking procedures.