Author Topic: Tag requirements before slaughter (Read 2266 times)

StephB · « **on:** June 07, 2012, 04:44:06 pm »

Hi,

This is a really basic question but slightly confused.

I have three weaners being delivered tomorrow. They have the breeders herd number tattoo'd on one of their ears.

Before I send them to slaughter do I need to tag them with a metal tag with my herd number or is the breeders original tattoo enough?.

Many thanks
Steph

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #1 on:** June 07, 2012, 05:04:43 pm »

Assuming you are in england or wales....

A single metal tag in one ear or tattood on each shoulder by way of slapmark.

Thanks

Bionic · « **Reply #2 on:** June 07, 2012, 06:35:15 pm »

Steph,
I would contact the abattoir where you intend to take them as I understand they differ in their requirements. The one I phoned said they would be happy with either metal ear tags or slapmarking.
I opted for the slapmarking and have bought a kit from SfS
Sally

harry · « **Reply #3 on:** June 07, 2012, 07:17:42 pm »

ask the abbitior mine said metal or plastic and they slap mark them when you turn up so saved me buying a slapper

hughesy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 07, 2012, 08:42:12 pm »

Whichever you use it will need to have your herd mark on it.

StephB · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2012, 09:43:44 pm »

Many thanks for all your replies.

Must admit, I prefer the idea of tagging rather than slap marking (just know i would mess it up and end up covering the pig with numous half legible tattoo's.

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Will call the abbatoir tomorrow. Thanks xx