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Shearwell Top Tips for Successful Tagging
Following best practice when tagging your livestock will benefit you and your animals .
• Tags should be applied so that the point ( male part ) is on the inside of the ear .
• The tag should be applied 1 / 3 from the head and 2 / 3 from the tip of the ear .
• Loop tags should be on the upper edge of the ear , allowing room for growth .
• Flag and button tags should be inserted in the middle / lower ear .
• Avoid piercing the ridges of cartilage , as this may deform the ear and may also result in infection .
• Disinfect the tag and load the tag as per instructions supplied with the applicator .
• Tags should be stored in dry conditions .
• Whenever possible , avoid tagging during warmer months or when fly strike is likely .
Shearwell FREE Replacement Tags
Much research has been undertaken into finding quality tags that provide a good retention rate ; the results have allowed Shearwell to be confident in offering Free Replacements . Our free replacements are for the life of the animal , no matter what holding the animal is on or if it has been sold . Sheep tags When you order 200 or more SET tag pairs ( one EID and one visual ) you will qualify for free replacements . Cattle Tags Any Combi 2000 ® visual cattle flag tag that falls out will be replaced FREE , as long as it was inserted with a Combi 2000 ® applicator or an approved applicator with a conversion pin . This offer also extends to our range of TST cattle tags . Any that fall out will be replaced FREE with a visual tag . For more information call Shearwell Data on 01643 841611 or visit www . shearwell . co . uk
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