A system for identifying an animal, a method for assembling a male part and a female part of such a system, and a corresponding female part

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a system for identifying an animal comprising a male part and a female part with an open head having a through-channel. According to the disclosure, the open head of the female part comprises first retention means located at a first end of the through-channel, the first retention means being configured to prevent removal of a tip of the male part through the first end of the through-channel after the male and female parts have been joined. In addition, the open head of the female part also comprises second retention means, located within the through-channel, said second retention means being configured to prevent removal of the tip of the male part through the second end of the through-channel after the male and female parts have been joined.

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