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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: NewLifeOnTheFarm on August 29, 2018, 04:42:31 pm

Title: Tag numbers - different types?
Post by: NewLifeOnTheFarm on August 29, 2018, 04:42:31 pm

Hi all,

I have noticed that some sheep for sale have different types of ear numbers. I just wondered if someone could enlighten me?I have Shetlands and their tags are all like the ones I bought for my own lambs the UK +7 digit number followed by 5 digit number. I bought a ram lamb who has the same sequence followed by another 7 digit/letter combo, and have seen similar in auction catalogues, and was interested to know!

Thanks

Title: Re: Tag numbers - different types?
Post by: Womble on August 29, 2018, 05:06:12 pm

Is it a breed registration number?

For example, our sheep are tagged:

UK01234     / 0123      / 00789                 -001F
Flock            Animal      Zwartbles flock#    The first animal registered in year "F" (2018)

Title: Re: Tag numbers - different types?
Post by: bj_cardiff on August 30, 2018, 08:49:29 am

Sounds .like a breeding Tag, They usually have the flock number, individual number, breeders identification, breed society registration and the year of birth..

Title: Re: Tag numbers - different types?
Post by: NewLifeOnTheFarm on August 30, 2018, 03:53:45 pm

Thanks, yes it is a breed register tag. He is eligible but not yet registered, makes sense now  :thumbsup: