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<blockquote data-quote="Oldtimer" data-source="post: 451822" data-attributes="member: 97"><p>I started 40 years ago with the old arrow type tags-- that used a pointed arrow type device to install...I think they were made by Allflex..Didn't have good retention, hard to read because they didn't hang down low enough, and I hated packing that sharp pointed installation tool (saw a guy stick one in his leg <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> )...</p><p></p><p>Switched to the Y-Tex-- a little better retention, but still lost too many- and ran into the problem of ripping ears out when installing if the calf/cow moved quickly when putting the tag in...And I was always packing buttons in my pocket- that poked me... :shock: </p><p></p><p>The last 3 years I have used the Z-Tags and get better retention, and don't have the rip out problem as the tagger flips up on its own...The only thing I wish is that Z-Tag would offer a tag you could use a dremel type tool on to engrave the number so its still readable if the ink fades in 8-10 years...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldtimer, post: 451822, member: 97"] I started 40 years ago with the old arrow type tags-- that used a pointed arrow type device to install...I think they were made by Allflex..Didn't have good retention, hard to read because they didn't hang down low enough, and I hated packing that sharp pointed installation tool (saw a guy stick one in his leg :( )... Switched to the Y-Tex-- a little better retention, but still lost too many- and ran into the problem of ripping ears out when installing if the calf/cow moved quickly when putting the tag in...And I was always packing buttons in my pocket- that poked me... :shock: The last 3 years I have used the Z-Tags and get better retention, and don't have the rip out problem as the tagger flips up on its own...The only thing I wish is that Z-Tag would offer a tag you could use a dremel type tool on to engrave the number so its still readable if the ink fades in 8-10 years... [/QUOTE]
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