A simple ear punch is commonly used in a laboratory setting for tagging rodents for easy identification. Ear punches can create a distinctive hole or pattern in the ear of a rodent.
- Non-invasive ear tagging for rodents
- Permanently mark your rodents
- Maintenance-free marking of rodents
- Inexpensive when compared with tattooing, ear tags, and RFID
- Reusable and sterilizable
- Surgical grade stainless steel
Ear punches are relatively non-invasive compared with ear tags, tattoos, and other methods. They create a hole in the ear without causing significant harm or discomfort to the animal. Ear punches permanently mark your rodents, without ever fading or require further maintenance. You can easily identify individual animals throughout their lifespan. The distinctive pattern of the ear punch can be easily seen and identified by laboratory personnel. Ear punches are relatively inexpensive compared to other tagging methods.
Simple ear punches are reusable, reducing ongoing costs associated with tagging rodents. Two 2 mm punches are available, one is 5.7 cm (2.25") long and the other is 5.5 cm (2.2") long. These ear punches are manufactured from surgical grade stainless steel and are suitable for autoclaving or chemical sterilization. Always clean your surgical instruments promptly after you use them. Proper cleaning lengthens the usable lifespan of surgical instruments.
