As winter settles in, it's the perfect time for farmers to prepare for the busy spring calving season. Ensuring your animal identification systems are in place now can save time and stress later.
Why animal identification matters
Effective animal identification is crucial for:
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Herd Management: Track genetics, health records, and breeding programs.
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Regulatory Compliance: Meet National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) requirements.
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Market Readiness: Ensure livestock are correctly identified for sale or transport.
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Disease Control: Facilitate quick traceability in case of biosecurity issues.
Identification options available at Austral Ag
Austral Ag offers a range of animal identification tools to suit your needs:
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Visual Ear Tags: Durable and easy to apply, available in various sizes and colors.
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Tattoo Equipment: Provides permanent identification, especially useful for stud or breeding herds.
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Stockmarking Tools: Includes marking crayons and sprays for temporary identification.
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Ear Marking Pliers: Designed for easy and accurate livestock identification.
Investing in quality applicators and tools can make the identification process more efficient and less stressful for both you and your animals.
Tips for tagging success
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Apply tags to the correct position (middle third of the ear, between cartilage ridges).
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Clean equipment and ears to prevent infection.
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Double-check your data records as you go.
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Use tag colors or numbers to make paddock identification easy at a glance.
Preparing your identification systems during winter ensures you're ready when calving season arrives.
๐ Shop the full Animal ID range here: https://australag.au/collections/animal-identification
Letโs get you sorted before Spring
Need help prioritising where to spend? Give us a call. Our team can talk you through whatโs in stock and how fast we can deliver.
๐ Call us on (07) 4588 6789 or visit us in store to get your Animal ID requirements sorted!