How to apply ear tags correctly?

Learn how to properly tag your animals and maintain proper care afterwards by reading the following steps below:

1- Properly secure the animal to apply the ear tag

Movement of the animal's head could result in injury to either the person or animal or improper tagging when trying to properly apply a tag or button.


2- Identify the tagging site on the ear

Tags should be applied in the middle third of the ear between the upper and lower ribs. It is important, when using RFID tags or buttons.


3- Keep the applicator clean to prevent infection

Use disinfectant solution to clean the jaw and pin portion of the applicator before and after use.


4- Place each half of the tag or button onto the applicator

The visual panel stud must be inserted completely onto the applicator pin and the panel/button portion placed under the opposite clip (if you use two pieces tag)


5- Check the alignment of the tagger

This must be done if you are using two pieces tag type. Before you tag, simply close the jaw of the applicator to the point where to the two halves just meet.


6- Position the applicator in the identified tagging site on the ear

Firmly and quickly close the applicator and release. You will hear a loud click when the stud goes completely into the hole, and upon releasing the tagger the tag or button will have stayed in place.


7- Examine the tag

This is to verify that tag is correctly, comfortably, and securely positioned.