Tattoo Letters, 20 mm, Kerbl

Kerbl 20 mm tattoo letters are professional identification characters designed for permanently marking large livestock with alphanumeric codes. They enable the creation of lifelong identification markings, such as breeding series or herd codes, eliminating the risk associated with external identification methods like ear tags.

Application

The 20 mm size is the standard for large animals such as beef and dairy cattle as well as horses. Due to their large format, these letters are most commonly used with:

• hammer-driven tattoo tools for marking the animal's side (e.g. shoulder);
• large clamp-style tattoo pliers designed for adult animals;
• professional breeding herd management and veterinary identification systems.

How It Works

Each letter features a dense array of sharp hardened steel needles arranged in the shape of a specific alphabet letter. During the tattooing process, the needles puncture the skin, creating channels for tattoo pigment. To ensure a permanent and clearly visible tattoo, the punctures must be immediately filled with a specialised tattoo paste or ink (e.g. Raidex), which penetrates the deeper layers of the skin and creates a lifelong identification mark.

In Practice

• Maximum visibility: The 20 mm size provides excellent readability from a considerable distance, making it easy to identify animals in the field without the need for close handling.
• Durable construction: Hardened steel needles retain their sharpness over extended use, reducing resistance during marking and producing clean, precise tattoo characters.
• Hygienic and corrosion-resistant: The metal body is resistant to corrosion and designed to withstand repeated chemical disinfection, helping maintain high biosecurity standards on the farm.