Bovine EID

Implementation of Bovine Electronic Identification (Bovine EID) in Wales

The proposals include:

• all calves must have a statutory EID ear tag
• bovine EID tags can be read visually and will be available as a flag, button or metal tag type
• a new cattle identification numbering format
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) tagging – the number programmed on the chip will be the same number printed on the tag

Implementation in Wales is not expected to be until 2027 at the earliest.

We want your views on the proposed implementation of Bovine EID.

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