Instructions for the application of NAIT Electronic (EID) Tags.
We have compiled instructions for the application of NAIT Electronic (EID) Tags for ease of application when tagging your cattle. These useful tips will ensure you are tagging cattle correctly.
It is important that EID tags are applied closer to the head than normal visual tags – 25mm (1″) on adult animals or 19mm (3/4″) on calves.
Important: If you are applying NAIT Electronic (EID) tag alongside Visual Tag, free air space will aid healing and retention. Inspect placement after tagging to ensure there is sufficient air space between the ear and the EID tag.
Below is some further useful information for the application of NAIT EID Tags.
Remember: “Right is Right”
To achieve the best tag reading recognition, apply NAIT tags to the animal’s right ear.
IMPORTANT: Remove/slide black insert out of female jaw.
To load, depress spring clip and insert electronic tag, holding raised area between thumb and forefinger.
Slip male tag completely onto applicator pin.
Dip jaws of applicator holding tag into antiseptic or disinfectant solution.
With the correct position located, apply the tag firmly, always with the male tag entering from the back of the ear.
Correct position in the ear
It is recommended that all EID devices for cattle and deer are placed 25mm closer to the head than centre of the ear to allow for future application of visual management tags. It is important that the tag is placed between the two ribs in the ear.
IMPORTANT: ‘Free Air Space’ will aid healing and retention. Inspect placement after tagging to ensure there is sufficient air space between the ear and the EID tag.
Correct position for EID Birth Packs
Female tags MUST always be at the front/inside of the ear. The management Birth tag can be applied slightly closer to the head, this will allow room for the larger management/cow tags later in the heifer’s life.
IMPORTANT
Failure to read this may result in tag damage. Position the tag so the raised area of the tag is at the front or open end of the Applicator. The raised area of the tag must be at the front of the applicator during application otherwise damage may occur to the tag componentry. Red and green electronic tag applicators can be used to apply Allflex electronic ear tags, along with the EID Lazamatic – the safest applicator to use when tagging in a race.
Once you have tagged your animals, you will need to register these animals in the NAIT system within one week of tagging or before they move off farm, whichever comes first. Registering individual animals links their unique RFID to your NAIT number as their current location and you as the PICA. This is essential for traceability of the animal. More information can be found online at www.ospri.co.nz
You can access the online NAIT login here.
Instructions for the application Allflex Visual Tags.
- Apply Allflex Visual Tag half way between the ear tip and head, and half way between the two cartilages.
- Always apply with the male tag (A) entering from the back (outside) of the ear and female tag (B) facing the front.
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