Ear tags

[Hardnosecattleco]

Looking to get some tags made up with the farm name and location. Am curious what everyone is using as far as brands of tags. Have always used the one piece z tags have liked them but it's all I've ever used just fishing for if something is better out there or not before I buy

 

[sstterry]

You will get a lot of variation on which tags people like, I personally like the Richie Tags.
I do know that https://www.sagebrushtags.com/ can customize tags for you. I am sure there are other places too,

 

[SBMF 2015]

The Cattle Tag Store
They are Allflex custom tags they have ever option available.

 

[A.J.]

We've always had good luck with the z tags. We just write on ours with the marker though.

 

[Ky hills]

I've used several different kinds. Never had any custom printed before, but I believe most of the major brands offer customization. I know Allflex, Duflex, and YTex do. If they still do it the Angus Association's website markets Duflex tags and Allflex one piece ATags They have options for customization as well.

 

[JW IN VA]

I've had the best retention with the Z Tags. Never tried the Allflex A tag, though.

 

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[Brute 23]

We use custom print z tags... no complaints.

 

[rollinhills]

Richie Tags, we've had really good luck with them

 

[jsully]

Hey guys, i am new to the cow business. I have 9 total that includes a bull all around 1 yr old. Are the ear tags from our local farm store good enough or should i order some from a company like the ones listed above? Is there a difference?

 

[Lee VanRoss]

Find out what color your neighbors use and get a different color or ear. And do not pet the bull !!

 

[SBMF 2015]

Hey guys, i am new to the cow business. I have 9 total that includes a bull all around 1 yr old. Are the ear tags from our local farm store good enough or should i order some from a company like the ones listed above? Is there a difference?

They should be the same quality at your local farm store as the ones you custom order as long as you are comparing the same brand. i.e. DuFlex tags at the store and DuFlex tags on line.
The exception to that, that I know of is most stores don't carry laser printed Z tags.
You will just have to compare prices. You'll have to buy a package of 25 tags at the local store. If you go on line somewhere like The Cattle Tag Store you can order 1 tag if you choose.

I prefer A tag style one piece tags either Alflex or Z tags.
If you are new to cattle and ear tagging I would recommend this style. If you miss the tag is still usable and you get to try again. Two piece tags once put together are stuck together. You either have to cut the button or have a special took to remove the button from the tag.

 

[jsully]

They should be the same quality at your local farm store as the ones you custom order as long as you are comparing the same brand. i.e. DuFlex tags at the store and DuFlex tags on line.
The exception to that, that I know of is most stores don't carry laser printed Z tags.
You will just have to compare prices. You'll have to buy a package of 25 tags at the local store. If you go on line somewhere like The Cattle Tag Store you can order 1 tag if you choose.

I prefer A tag style one piece tags either Alflex or Z tags.
If you are new to cattle and ear tagging I would recommend this style. If you miss the tag is still usable and you get to try again. Two piece tags once put together are stuck together. You either have to cut the button or have a special took to remove the button from the tag.

Thank you!

 

[ARS]

Hey guys, i am new to the cow business. I have 9 total that includes a bull all around 1 yr old. Are the ear tags from our local farm store good enough or should i order some from a company like the ones listed above? Is there a difference?

It really doesnt matter if you get personalized tags or the prenumbered tags from the farm store. The only thing I'd suggest is to not use blank tags and a tag marker unless you plan to redo the tags each year or so. The writing tends to fade. We run a similar amount of cattle as you and personally I think it's worth it to be able to customize our tags. We have a specific way we like to number the cows and I also like to add things like their birth date and sire as well as our farm name. We've ordered from The Cattle Tag Store website several times (I'm actually expecting an order today for a few new heifers we added to the herd this year) and have always been pleased with the tags. We have cows we tagged back in 2017 and the tags are holding up well. The tags are cheap, but shipping is a little expensive, so I'd order them all in one go. In my opinion it's not that expensive and worth the small cost.

 

[TexasBred]

When we had the dairy we got out tags from the place below. Buy 1000 and they are dirt cheap and have been around even longer than Z tags but operate much like them......
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[Silver]

Wow, that's cheap. Too bad they use that applicator. I've heard of some real wrecks with those.

 

[TexasBred]

Wow, that's cheap. Too bad they use that applicator. I've heard of some real wrecks with those.

It is different but I used thousands and its the most simple and effective system I've ever used and cattle seldom if ever lose one.