APPROVED VISUAL ID FOR SHEEP

The law will allow for sheep and goats to be marked by either an ear tag or a tattoo. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages. It is up to keepers to determine the best method of identification.

There are many brands of tag designed to be suitable for sheep and goats. Agriculture Departments do not officially approve any particular type, but leave the choice of style and brand to the keeper. Remember that it is important to chose one that is suitable for the breed, size and age of the animal. For further in formation on the legal requirements for tagging sheep please look on the DEFRA web-site, in Scotland on the Scottish Government site, and in Northern Ireland on the DARDNI site.

Colours available:

Adamatic - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags, the official id can be any colour apart from Red which is used for replacements only. They are 32 x 8mm (folded) and come in strips of 10. Application can be by single shot or multishot. Click here for pdf file showing correct use of the applicator gun.

Bubble Gum - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags, the official id can be any colour apart from Red which is used for replacements only. They are 32 x 10mm (folded) and come in strips of 10. Application is by single shot.

Flexitag - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags and can be any colour. They are 32 x 15mm (folded) and come in strips of 25. Application can be by single shot or multishot.

Acetag - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags, the official id can be any colour apart from Red which is used for replacements only. They are 52 x 17mm (folded) and are supplied singularly. Application is by single shot.

Babe Tag - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags, the official id can be any colour apart from Red which is used for replacements only. They are 38 x 32mm and come in strips of 5. Application is by single shot.

Ovina - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags, the official id can be any colour apart from Red which is used for replacements only. They are 38 x 40mm. Application is by single shot.

SVID Button - Can be used for Official ID and Management Tags, the official id can be any colour apart from Red which is used for replacements only. They are 30mm in diameter. Application is by single shot.