Method for providing animal-specific data, e.g. of milk, comprises taking samples from animal at sampling station and using barcodes as animal ID, sampling data ID and sample ID which are applied to animal, station and sample container
The method for providing animal-specific data comprises taking samples (2) from an animal at a sampling station (1). Barcodes are used as animal ID, sampling data ID and sample ID and can be read by a reader (5). They are applied to the animal, sampling station and sample container (8). Independent claims are included for: (A) apparatus for carrying out the method; and (B) a method for herd management using the apparatus.