randiliana
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We tag them all within 48 hours, usually within 24 hours of birth. They get the same # as mama, and we use white for heifers and orange for bulls/steers. We use Y-tex blank tags, calf size for calves and cow size for cows. I like to use the ink that comes in a bottle to write on the tags, it takes a bit longer to dry, but lasts forever. And, we reuse the tags, both for cows and calves. Ours also get an RFID tag if they are going to be sold, as it is mandatory here. Plus, we weigh, band, paste and tattoo them all at the same time as they are tagged.