Dewlap Tags

[CopeMan]

I was watching The Cattle Show and wondered why do people put dewlap tags on cows? I have ssen it before and wondered why? The cows had tags in both ears, whats with this? And how and what do you tag these with?

 

[dun]

Many moons ago my old mentor had delap tags on the cows, but they had a code of some sort in them that would turn on the gain feeder while they were being miled. Each cow got a set amount based on her production.

dun

 

[TheBullLady]

Some of the dairys up north used the dewlap tags.. said they didn't lose them out in the pasture as easily as the ear tags.

 

[Oldtimer]

More and more around here using them- since the retention rate is many times more then ear tags- but they are more expensive- more labor intensive (and dangerous) to install-- and the guys installing them look like they have spent a day working in the butcher shop when done working a herd thru the chute doing installations....

 

[CopeMan]

More and more around here using them- since the retention rate is many times more then ear tags- but they are more expensive- more labor intensive (and dangerous) to install-- and the guys installing them look like they have spent a day working in the butcher shop when done working a herd thru the chute doing installations....

Thats what I mean, why even bother? It looks ridiculous. I know its not about looks, but if its so hard to install and dangerous why fool with it? Arent tags in both ears and branding enough Identification?

 

[Beefy]

branding is enough identification. but not everyone brands. eartags are pretty much worthless for any length of time. the brisket tags stay in much longer b/c they dont get hung on stuff and pulled out as easily.

 

[CopeMan]

branding is enough identification. but not everyone brands. eartags are pretty much worthless for any length of time. the brisket tags stay in much longer b/c they dont get hung on stuff and pulled out as easily.

Well i guess you are right, ear tags are not very stable, most cows/ calves anythign can rip them out getting hung, etc. And your right about hardly branding.