No, it just means that the only tags currently approved FOR SALE are the
2Xte tags. The scrapie tags you apply, whether tamper-proof or not, are
"permanent" tags and should never be removed. If you have questions about
Premier's tags, call Stephanie Sexton at (800) 282-6631. She knows more
abou
At 03:37 PM 3/18/2006, you wrote:
>Actually, contrary to my last message, they do still have a few 2X tags
>left - in black and white only, and they are on sale!!! Apparently
>they are phasing them out in favor of the 2Xte tags. Here's what they
>say about them:
>
>"Only TamperProof versions o
Actually, contrary to my last message, they do still have a few 2X tags
left - in black and white only, and they are on sale!!! Apparently
they are phasing them out in favor of the 2Xte tags. Here's what they
say about them:
"Only TamperProof versions of 2X tags (2XT) are approved by USDA-APH
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RBMuller
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 8:00 PM
To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info
Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags
I really don't know about other states but when the NAIS is implemented the
scrapies tags probably won't be used. We will a
more laws enacted by the suits that only know an office
and have no idea where the food that they eat comes from!!!
Extremely frustrating and just downright scary.
Rhonda
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Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:22 PM
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lkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags
>
> The only ear tag that works, in my opinion, is Premier's 2X tag. It has
> been approved for most states' mandatory tags. I think it is the "plastic
>
At 08:00 AM 3/15/2006, Carol J. Elkins wrote:
>(I suppose we should be glad our sheep have any ears at all. The folks
>raising La Mancha goats (which are earless) have an interesting dilemma. I
>believe they tattoo, which is REALLY a pain--literally.)
Yes... I bought a La Mancha last year, and h
. Elkins
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 10:12 AM
To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info
Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags
The small brass ear tags are best for lambs, but they are NOT a scrapie
tag. This is an apples-and-oranges thing. I recommend the small brass tag
as a way of
The small brass ear tags are best for lambs, but they are NOT a scrapie
tag. This is an apples-and-oranges thing. I recommend the small brass tag
as a way of identifying the lamb at birth. And that tag will never fall out
when applied as a lamb. I have tagged adult ewes with the small brass tags
Depending on who you sell to, you may be able to put the scrapie tag in an
envelop and ask them to apply it when the lamb's ears are bigger. This will
work only if you trust the person to follow through, and they will also
need an applicator. This is not complying with the law, but it is a more
I use the small brass ear tags I get from Jeffers and have never had any
problem with them yet. As Carol says, they are small and fit the delicate
little ears of our sheep just perfectly.
Helen
You wrote;
I am ordering ear tags for the mandatory scrapie program administered in
California and have
:55 PM
To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info
Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags
Are other states like TX about tagging? We do NOT have to tag until the
animal leaves the ranch and then only if they are 18 months or older or sold
for breeding stock. I do NOT use the premise tag as an
: "Carol J. Elkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Scrapie Ear Tags
> The only ear tag that works, in my opinion, is Premier's 2X tag. It has
> been approved for most states' mandatory tags. I think it is the &qu
Carol,
Thanks so much for your information. I did check and the plastic tags are
the Premier 2Xte, so I ordered those. I was told that any sheep leaving
the premises must have those tags affixed, even the little lambs. I don't
plan on tagging my sheep unless I sell them, but I did hope to sell so
The only ear tag that works, in my opinion, is Premier's 2X tag. It has
been approved for most states' mandatory tags. I think it is the "plastic
tag-wide style" that you are referring to. Please check, however.
Even so, these tags are not suitable for lamb ears because our sheep have
very tiny
I am ordering ear tags for the mandatory scrapie program administered in
California and have a choice between metal tags that come in a box of 100
or plastic tag- wide style, come in box of 20. Does anyone know which
would be better to use for American Blackbelly sheep?
Thanks in advance for your
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