In the video, Neo Brian Rasehlo, technical adviser at GAD Consulting Services and project coordinator at SerDev, explains why tagging for record-keeping is important.
By Maile Matsimela, Digital Editor at African Farming
The Key Benefits of Animal Tagging
1. Identification of Individual Animals on the Farm
Proper tagging systems enable farmers to distinguish and identify each animal within their herd.
2. Keeping Track of Health History
Maintaining records of vaccination schedules and treatment histories becomes manageable with proper identification systems.
3. Monitoring Performance
Tagging enables farmers to track an animal’s growth, breeding and production performance effectively.
4. Improving Management Decisions
Accurate record-keeping informs critical decisions on breeding, nutrition and health management.
5. Enhancing Biosecurity Measures and Traceability
Proper identification systems support better biosecurity protocols and enable effective traceability when needed.
Also read: WATCH | Neo Brian Rasehlo talks to us about FMD (Setswana and English)
GAD Consulting Services is a multifaceted management consultancy firm specialising in consultancy, publishing, training and development services. Its primary objective is to facilitate access to essential resources for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including skills and funding. Through its comprehensive suite of services, it strives to empower SMEs to overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable growth and success.
SerDev serves as a practical primer of agriculture, empowering farmers to adopt holistic farming and be more productive and profitable.
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