29/05/2026
It is essential to select the right tag option for the intended purpose. Individual animal identification for disease control is a long-term investment that demands quality and verifiable uniqueness. Following vaccination or treatment, maintaining comprehensive records and identifiers for an extended period is critical. Any duplication would jeopardize the goal of achieving disease-free herds. Choosing cheaper alternatives, such as visual ear tags not issued from a central database and trusted third part repository or lightweight electronic options, can lead to recordkeeping issues or the need for re-tagging. Consequently, our recommendation is to use a full ICAR-approved electronic 30mm HDX device, designed for cattle and manufactured by an accredited supplier.
