Use of Plastic Roof Cement to Identify Worked Cattle

Abstract

A system of marking beef cattle using plastic roof cement has proven very beneficial over the past fifteen years. The impetus for this idea comes from a large commercial operation in southwestern Virginia. The major benefit of this system is that it allows quick assessment of an animal's status at a glance. Plastic roof cement was chosen because it is easy to apply, highly visible, very durable, and relatively inexpensive. The bottom line is that this system allows for one hundred percent compliance to all herd-health procedures, an obvious benefit to both veterinarian and owner.