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Sheep Genetics ID Format

Summary

What is the format of a SheepGenetics Identification Number (SG ID) and where should this be entered on the animal in Stockbook? 

Detailed Description

A Sheep Genetics ID should be added to the Alternate ID box on an individual animal (as seen below.)

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)

 

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