Sheep and goat discrimination system adopted by mongolia nomads

paint, the cut of ear and the cut abdominal hair observation method of discrimination

Abstract

The distinction of sheep herds by nomads between oter herds has been done by painting lacquer on the back and on the tail of the sheep. They confirm thier own herd by the cut of ear, and the cut of abdominal hair. Nomads have developed the skill of discriminating their own individual animals through their experience, and their own herd management skill to guard against mixing with other herds.