Things You'll Need
- Ear tag removal tool
- Antiseptic
- Animal tattoo outfit
- Antiseptic tattoo ink
Instructions
Slip the hook between the male side of the tag and the animal's ear. Place the hook so that the blade encircles the stem of the tag.
Hold the handle and gently pull on the hook while moving it up and down in a twisting motion. The blade will slice through the stem. Do not tug too hard as this can tear the animal's ear.
Apply antiseptic to the hole in the ear to clean it and prevent infection.
Tattoo the tag number to the inside of the animal's ear so that the animal can still be identified without an ear tag. Use a handheld animal tattoo outfit and antiseptic ink.