Apparatus and methods for tissue sampling and identity-tag attachment

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PATENT NO 10285379
APP PUB NO 20160192621A1
SERIAL NO

14979815

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The present specification relates to apparatus, methods and kits for applying an identification tag to an animal and removing a tissue sample from the animal. Apparatus of the disclosure cannot be manipulated to transfer an identification tag from one animal to another. An apparatus can comprise a sample container, a flap, a downholder clip and a cutting element that can be placed on a male part of an ear-tag and at least one element/feature that supports movement of the sample container out of the movement path of the male tag toward the female part of the ear-tag.

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  • PRIONICS AG

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Berner, Alexander Dachau, DE 7 24

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