Blog Posts — Metal Ear Tags

A question we often receive is, "What’s the difference between the National Band & Tag Style 49 and 56 metal livestock ear tags?" The key difference lies in the post of these popular metal ear tags. The 56 tag has a rounded post, much like a stud earring, which was designed to promote better healing in livestock. In contrast, the 49 tag has a flat, spade-shaped post.