Maine-Anjou Identification
Below you will find information regarding the identification of your calves for registration.
ALL MAINE-ANJOU MUST BE TATTOOED; EAR TAGS CANNOT BE REPORTED AS PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION.

Once an animal has been tattooed, it is difficult to change that identification; therefore, it is important that you be aware of and follow the AMAA guidelines when identifying your cattle. The permanent I. D. of an animal must consist of three parts: Herd Prefix, Animal Number & Year Letter
 

HERD PREFIX:


 A set of three or four letters, which identify the breeder of the animal (herd prefixes are like a ranch brand in that respect). However, since our records are computerized, only alphabetical letters may be used in identifying the herd or origin. Symbols (brands) cannot be used. ONLY THE AMAA OFFICE CAN ASSIGN HERD PREFIX LETTERS USED BY A MAINE-ANJOU BREEDER.  The use of any set of letters NOT assigned by the office will disqualify the animal for registration. BEFORE YOU TATTOO ANY CALVES, CONTACT THE AMAA OFFICE FOR YOUR HERD PREFIX ASSIGNMENTS.

There are several rules to follow regarding herd prefix application:

1.

The Herd Prefix on the cattle must be those letters assigned to the breeder registering the cattle.
   

2.

Only the owner of the Maine-Anjou dam at the time of the calf’s birth can register her Maine-Anjou calf. Therefore, the person who owns the Maine-Anjou dam when her calf is born must place his Herd Prefix on that calf. He must also then register the calf.

   

3.

DO NOT assign a herd prefix to yourself. Herd prefix assignments can only be made by the AMAA office. You may request the first three choices of the letters you would like to have, and the AMAA will assign them to you if they are available.

PLEASE NOTE:
When requesting a herd prefix, you cannot use the letters "I, O, or Q" to start or end a herd prefix!!

ANIMAL NUMBER:

This is used to identify that particular animal from others in your herd. You may number the cattle by any method or order you prefer.


YEAR LETTER:

This represents the year the animal was born.  The A was used to designate the starting year of 1969.  The letters "I, O and Q" are skipped in identifying years. 


The year letters are as follows:

1990 = Z

1992 = B

1993 = C

1994 = D

1995 = E

1996 = F

1997 = G

1998 = H

1999 = J

2000 = K

2001 = L

2002 = M

2003 = N

2004 = P

2005 = R

2006 = S

2007 = T

2008 = U

2009 = W

2010 = X

2011 = Y


Application of the animal’s permanent I. D. should be done so that the herd prefix and the year letter are separated by the animal number, the animal number and year letter must always be joined.

Some examples are given below:

Take care that no two animals are given the same I. D. Animals with duplicate I. D. cannot  be registered. An I. D. is duplicated if both the number and year letter are the same and in the same order, regardless of location. Proper use of the herd prefix system will allow the complete history and present status of any animal to be checked through the AMAA office.

BE CAREFUL THAT THE TATTOO IS REPORTED PROPERLY ON THE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION;
22 X rather than X22, etc.

THE TATTOO CANNOT EXCEED 8 DIGITS IN EACH EAR !!!

If you have any questions regarding animal identification or registration, please contact:

                        American Maine-Anjou Association
                        204 Marshall Road
                        PO Box 1100
                        Platte City, MO 64079-1100
                        Telephone:(816) 431-9950
                        Fax :(816) 431-9951
                        Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time)
                        e-mail: maine@kc.rr.com
 

FOR A BETTER TATTOO

1.

Tattoo at birth when the job is easy. The tattoo will then become larger as the animal grows. This also avoids later identification problems.

   

2.

Use a paste-type ink, rubbed in well, rather than a roll-on. The roll-on tends to be too thin to do the best job, and the applicator fails to get the ink into the punctured areas.
   
3. Clean the wax and oil out of the ear with the thumb before applying tattoo.
   
4. Apply enough pressure so the tattoo needles meet the pad on the opposite face of the tattoo pliers.
   
5. Select a spot in the center of the ear, avoiding the ribs and cords. Keep away from the edges of the ear with the tattoo. The edges are usually haired and dark colored, making the tattoo unreadable.
   
6. Rub ink in well. In case of excessive blood flow, it is necessary to use more ink and rub longer.
 
 

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American Maine-Anjou Association :: 204 Marshall Road :: PO Box 1100 :: Platte City MO 64079-1100
Phone - 816-431-9950  :: Fax - 816-431-9951 ::  E-mail: maine@kc.rr.com