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Ear tagger5/4/2023 ![]() Make sure that the applicator is working correctly. Also make sure that you are using the correct applicator for the tag you are using (different tag companies have different applicator styles). Make sure that the tags and tag applicator are clean to avoid the risk of infection. Have the tags and tag applicator readyīefore tagging the calf make sure that the tags are ready (you may want to disinfect the tag). ![]() If you are trying to restrain the calf, tag it all while watching your back you are likely to administer the tag in the wrong place and or the wrong way around. Calf crates are a good option for use in indoors with calf/cow catchers available for those tagging outside. Make sure you have suitable handling facilities in place to hold the calf and protect yourself. If possible separate the calf from the cow as a restrained calf is likely to call out to its mother which may result in her aggressively attacking the farmer. It’s important to properly restrain the calf you are about to tag. Incidents and fatalities among farmers tagging suckler calves highlight the need for proper and secure handling facilities. You should always take care when handling cattle but especially when applying ear tags to new born calves. To avoid confusion and miss mothering calves ideally should be tagged as soon as they are dry. ![]() For dairy calves one ear tag must be applied within 36 hours of birth with the secondary tag applied within 20 days. The tagging rules require young calves to be double tagged with two identically numbered ear tags within 20 days of birth. Ensuring young calves are tagged correctly is an essential part of the cattle identification system.
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