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Approved Official EID Tags


Implementation of electronic identification (EID) from 31 December 2009 will replace the current double tagging rules for sheep which were in force since 1 January 2008.

Sheep already identified before 31 December 2009 will continue to be recorded in the holding register/movement documents on a batch basis. However, to facilitate the individual recording elements from 31 December 2009 keepers can choose to retrospectively EID if they prefer.

These tags are approved as the animal’s main tag for Official Electronic ID purposes, in line with the new legislation. 

Please note that animals are not permitted to have two electronic identifiers.


Eartag Supplier
Approved Official EID Tags Supplied
Allflex Europe UK Ltd

Unit 6-8 Galalaw Business Park
Hawick
United Kingdom
TD9 8PZ
Tel: 01450 364 120
Fax: 01450 364 121

Website: www.allflex.co.uk
  • EID Bubblegum
  • EID Babe
  • Electromatic
Cox Agri

1 Greencroft Ind Park
Stanley
Co Durham
DH9 7YA

Phone 0845 6008081
Fax 0845 7836655

E-mail:-  eid@coxagri.com
Website:-  www.coxagri.com
  • Zee Tag Button EID
Dalton ID Systems Ltd

Dalton House,
Newtown Road,
Henley-on-Thames
Oxon RG9 1HG
FREEPHONE: 0800 838 882
Fax: 01491 419 001

Email: info@dalton.co.uk
Website: www.dalton.co.uk
  • 25mm I-Tag Loop
  • 25mm I-Tag Button
  • 25mm I-Tag Flag
QuickTag
7a Churchfield Road
Ballycastle
Co Antrim
Bt54 6PJ
Tel 028 20768696
Fax 028 20768699

Email: info@quicktag.co.uk
Website:www.quicktag.co.uk
  • EID Button Tag Sheep
Ritchey

Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4ES
Tel: 01765 689541
Fax: 01765 689851

Email: info@ritchey.co.uk
Website: www.ritchey.co.uk
  • Hauptner Button EID
  • RD2000 EID
  • Hauptner Neoflex EID Combo
Shearwell Data Ltd.

Putham Farm
Wheddon Cross
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 7AS
Tel: 01643 841611
Fax: 01643 841628

Email: sales@shearwell.co.uk
Website: www.shearwell.co.uk
  • EID Set tag