FDX (full-duplex): An FDX transponder will transmit its information while the RFID reader is transmitting a magnetic field from its antenna.The tag number is stored on the reader, or when using BreedELITE can be used to initiate actions within the BreedELITE Sheep Software.The reader converts the radio waves into the tag number.The tag transmits the 15-digit number back to the reader via radio waves.The reader creates an electromagnetic field that powers up the tag (EID tags have no power source of their own).RFID is part of a group of AIDC (automatic identification and data capture) technologies that allow you to automatically identify objects by simply scanning them.Įach EID tag contains an integrated circuit and coil antenna which transmits the data to the RFID reader via radio waves.
How Do EID Tags Work?ĮID tags use RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. The tags are extremely durable and designed to last the entire lifespan of the sheep. What you are trying to achieve and which state you farm in will determine what type of EID tags will be best for you.ĮID tags can have custom printing solutions to suit your system, but by default, they will have a unique NLIS number printed on the underside (this is not the electronic number that appears when scanned). To be compliant with the NLIS (National Livestock Identification System), tags must not be Reusable. Tags can either be Reusable or Single use. The EID tag is placed in the ear of the sheep in the same way as a conventional visual tag. What Are EID Tags?Įlectronic Identification (EID) tags come in pretty well all conventional sheep tag arrangements available on the market. Keep reading to learn more about this important technology and how it works. Manually entering ear tag numbers leaves plenty of room for human error, which is why many farmers are switching to EID (Electronic Identification) tags.
However, if you’re unable to accurately record data against individual sheep and make decisions with that information, you lose all the benefits that Precision Sheep Management has to offer (more on this in later articles). This allows you to see which animals are exceeding expectations and which ones are lagging behind. The ability to identify animals individually means you can easily track data about the animal’s pedigree and performance, and use it to make better management and breeding decisions throughout its life. A unique 15-digit number is printed on each USDA ear tag, and a Premises ID is required to order these tags.Efficient Sheep identification is critical to running a profitable sheep farming business that is implementing Precision Sheep Management. USDA visual livestock tags are a good option to meet USDA requirements, but when an EID tag is not needed.This helps in the event that one tag is lost from the animal's ear, there is still another form of identification. What makes them "matched" is that the EID number is printed on both of the tags. Matched pair livestock tags are sets of tags that include a visual tag and an electronic ID tag.These are also good options in situations of high volume tagging, as you are simply attaching a single tag instead of 2 separate tags. These are ideal if you need the benefits of an EID tag and a visual tag, but want the set to only take a spot in one ear. All in One livestock tags are a combination of an EID button tag and a visual tag.These are ideal for cattle moving extensively, especially across state lines, and ensure compliance among different states. A Premises ID is required to purchase USDA tags. USDA tags (United States Department of Agriculture) have a unique 15 digit number starting with "840", display the USDA shield emblem and a "Unlawful to Remove" print.
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