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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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