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Herd Management Numbering Systems- Keep It Simple

Posted by on Jun 15, 2020

How to create Herd Management Numbering Systems- Keep It Simple. A video that quickly teaches you a tried and true herd management system anyone can use with ear tags.

Microchips and Bio-therm Lifechips for Equine and Deer

Posted by on Jan 22, 2020

Destron Fearing Lifechip microchips offer permanent, unique, and unalterable means of identifying horses and deer. The Bio-thermo microchip measures body temperature through patented technology. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and contains a passive transponder programmed with a unique 15 digit number that can be read with a pocket size scanner. These microchips are compliant with ISO standards 11784 and 11785. Destron Fearing microchips also complies with sterilization standards ISO 11135 and ISO 11607.

Understanding Official USDA 840 ear tags

Posted by on Jan 10, 2020

A USDA 840 official ear tag is a source of animal identification that, with accurate movement records, provides the ability to trace animals to their origin. Each tag contains 15 digits beginning with 840 (the USA country code). The remaining 12 digits on the tag are unique to the individual animal. 840 tags come in visual or EID styles. Both are accepted forms of official ID.

What is an official USDA 840 ear tag?

Posted by on Dec 18, 2019

What is an 840 ear tag? 840 ear tags comply with the requirements of the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) framework for both visual and electronic identification. These tags are recognized in a standardized information system between federal, state and industry officials. 840 tags can be EID or visual ear tags.

What is an EID ear tag?

Posted by on Dec 18, 2019

EID tags are small “button-like” tags that are placed in the ear. Each EID tag has a unique 15-digit number printed on it, and the number can also be read by scanning the tag with an EID reader. These tags are designed to last for the life of the animal.