[Talana]

For those having problems getting pastern tags as agriflex seems to have closed down, I just received message on my phone, from Dalton Tags - they have taken over Agriflex and will supply the full range including the pastern tags

[Jukes Mum]

Sorry- just saw this post- has anyone tried using these- what are your thoughts?

[Anke]

Brilliant for goats, just need to ensure that they are not too tight, and for kids and youngstock don't use the permanent pins but get an R-pin from local builder's merchant or similar. No idea if/how well the work on sheep.

But goats/sheep still need a second identifier, sheep and EID ear tag, goats just a normal tag.

[Jukes Mum]

Thanks Anke
So the sheep will need an EID ear tag anyway?

[Anke]

Yes, always at east one ear tag... goats or sheep. Sheep need EID, and unless bolussed, that is only available for ear tags. No EID pastern tags yet.

[Mays]

Anke, do you know where we stand with Tatooing?

Can we for example, have ears tattooed and a fetlock bracelet tag?

[Anke]

No, you need one ear tag as primary identifier, then can either be tattoo (you can use both ears - one for herd number other for individual number) or pastern tag as secondary identifier (or second ear tag obviously). Bolus plus black ear tag also a possibility, although I have never heard this being used in goats). As yet, no possibility without ear tag...

I use a Fearings tattoo kit that has enough numbers in a single line for the uk flock number.

[Mays]

thank you for the clarification Anke, I appreciate the effort you put in too ensure we all understand the rules 

[Brucklay]

I have heard that although Dalton have taken over Agriflex they are not doing pastern tags - is there anywhere else we can get them? Anyone want to go into business?

[shep53]

 NO IDEA but the gov.uk tag list as of feb17th 2015 lists agriflex and ive just been into their web page and looked at an order form