Livestock Identification > Shoulder Tattoo / Slapper

Ketchum Baby Pig Body Tattooer

The Ketchum Baby Pig Body Tattooer makes a permanent tattoo mark on the body of the 2 to 5 week old pig that grows and lasts for the life of the animal. Accommodates up to six 6mm (1/4") high characters. The 15cm (6") aluminum handle maximizes grip for best quality results. Use Ketchum permanent tattoo ink, fluid or paste.

KP-1325-030 Body Tattooer
KP-1330-030 Characters

Sow Identification That Lasts A Lifetime

Profit-focused commercial pig producers find that the Ketchum sow body-tattooer system solves the sow ID challenge. Ketchum 5 character lever lock slap tattooer (KF2288-059) makes number/letter (KP-2282-059) changes fast and easy. Ketchum permanent tattoo ink (KI-1462-039 liquid or KI-1475-039 paste) assures legibility for life.

Ketchum BBQ & Feeder Pig Body Tattooer

KP-2280-059
For pigs 50 to 120 lbs (25-60 kg).
Light, balanced with a sure-grip handle for comfortable use.
Holds up to five 9/16" (14mm) characters.
Fast character changes - open lever, remove and insert desired characters, close lever, flip security clasp on, tattoo.
No screws to undo. Blank spaces do not need spacers.
All numbers and letters in stock. Custom tattoo characters are a Ketchum specialty.
For temporary tattoos use Ketchum B-7 green or black marking paste.
For lifetime tattoos use Ketchum permanent green tattoo paste (KI-1475) or Ketchum liquid tattoo ink (KI-1462).

Lever Lock Slapper
KP-2288-059 4, 5 or 6 characters. Characters: (KP-2282-059 or KP-2250-059) can be quickly changed. Wood or plastic handle.

3 over 3 Slapper
KP-2230-059 Holds up to 6 characters
KP-2282-059 4 over 4 slapper

Lightweight Hog Shoulder Tattooer
KP-2360-059 (4 characters)
KP-2361-059 (5 characters)

Stainless Steel Slapper
KP-2293-059 Hold up to 5 characters
KP-2294-059 6 character option available

Rotary Slapper

KP-2400-055 4,5 or 6 characters; 2 revolving centre wheels hold 5 characters each.

Shoulder Slappers Caracters

KP-2403-055 Double Stationary Character for use in KP-2400-055
KP-2285-059 BBQ Feeder Pig Character for KP-2280-055
KP-2282-059 Metal Needlepoint Character for use in KP-2230-059
KP-2288-059 KP-2260-059
KP-2261-059
KP-2250-059 Plastic Needlepoint Character for use in KP-2230-059
KP-2288-059 KP-2260-059
KP-2261-059
KP-2294-055 Stationary Characters for use in KP-2293-059 and KP-2400-055
KP-2401-055 Rotary Character for use in KP-2400-055

Ketchum B7 Shoulder Marking Inks


Ketchum B7 Green and Black Shoulder Marking Inks are ideal for identifying hogs going to market. B7 provides a highly legible tattoo at the packing plant.	B7 BLACK 3 3 Gallon Size	Inking Brush RB-201-059 - 4" x 4"

Slapper Character Cleaning Brush Stainless Steel Bristles, 19.5cm (7-3/4") long KP-2283-059	Neoprene Inking Box KP-2295-059 14cm x 14cm (5.5" x 5.5") plastic handle. Replacement inserts available.	Neoprene Inking Box KP-2290-059 14cm x 14cm (5.5" x 5.5") wood handle. Replacement inserts available.