Ten golden rules for tagging sheep

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1. The electronic tag should be inserted in the left ear as you look from behind the sheep.

 

 

2. Make sure the tags are correct for the breed, size and age of the sheep. They must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions which may vary from tag to tag.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Restrain the lamb firmly between your legs when tagging, do not tag over the edge of a race.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Leave room for ear growth when tagging younger lambs with foldover tags.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Insert tags about one third of the distance away from the head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Tag your sheep during cool dry weather and give them room after tagging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Make sure the tags and applicator are clean and use disinfectant.

 

 

 

 

 

8. Make sure you do not tag through cartilage ridges and blood vessels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Insert the tag with the male part, the pin, pushed through from the back of the ear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Do not tag lambs that are ill or showing signs of Orf, or if they must be tagged leave them until last and fully disinfect equipment.

 

 

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Images: Chris Duggan

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