Kryo Kinetics USA LLC
What Is The Process?
Prior to marking the horse is cross checked with the original registration papers. The horse is identified by recording all marking, hair whorl patterns, height, age, tattoos, brands and scars.
This is the freeze mark for an Arabian foaled in 93, registration number 494583. This picture was taken a couple minutes after the iron was removed.
The technique is a simple one, and completely painless to the animal. A place on the neck is shaved and washed with alcohol, and the mark is applied with an iron that is chilled in liquid nitrogen. For the best mark it is advisable to have the horse sedated, as we never know how the horse will react.
The hair at the site of the mark will grow back white with a little balding in the center of each symbol. On light colored horses, the iron is simply applied for a longer time and each symbol will have more balding. The hair will not grow back into the bald areas. However, with the winter coat, or at any time the mark may become hard to read, we suggest that the owner keep the mark clipped so that it is easy to read at all times.
The Kryo Kinetics Northwest horse identification program includes a “signalment key” that shows all the natural markings, hair whorls and other unique characteristics of each individual animal. This key is included on the paperwork and laminated card that will be issued to the owner.
The State Livestock Office, where applicable, will receive a copy of the
Signalment key and will be kept on file in their office. The appropriate horse registries will receive copies also. Additional copies will gladly be supplied for insurance carriers.
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B. P. Farrell.