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Detailed explanation-1: -The litter number is notched in the pig’s right ear and the individual pig number in the pig’s left ear.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pig’s left ear is used to show individual identification for each pig in the litter. Every pig in the litter will have a different notch number in the left ear. Ear notches are read with the litter number (right ear) first followed by the individual identification number (left ear) read second.

Detailed explanation-3: -Litter Mark: The right ear is used for the litter mark, and all pigs in the same litter must have the same notches in this ear. The right ear is on the pig’s own right. The litter mark ear is divided into five sections, and each section has a numerical value, either 1, 3, 9, 27, or 81 (Figure 2).

Detailed explanation-4: -The pig’s right ear is the Litter Ear (where the litter number is notched) and the pig’s left ear is the Individual Pig Ear (where the pig number within the litter is notched). Pigs within the same litter will all have the same litter number, but will have different pig numbers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Litter size. (Science: veterinary) The number of offspring produced at one birth by an animal. Last updated on July 28th, 2021.