MiniTag Ear Tags
Reliable long-term ear tag for goats and small sheep breeds. Designed to last for the lifespan of the animal.
Customize your tags! We can customize your tags with consecutive numbers or farm/ranch name. Usually shipped within 2 business days.
Scrapie approved in all colors except blue.
While we now show a preview of your customized tags, please be aware that final imprinting may vary.
USDA Information 
Specs
- Dimensions: 1-1/16" x 1-1/8"
- 20 tags per package
- Plastic, 2-piece tag
- Insert tags using MiniTag, or Pro applicators.
- Tag colors in order of visibility and contrast of the printed numbers: Yellow, White, Orange, Green, Blue and Red.
- Can be custom imprinted or handwritten on with Marking Pens.
- Scrapie approved in all colors except blue.
Customization
Follow the steps above to customize your tags online. (Note: While we now show a preview of your customized tags, please be aware that final imprinting may vary.)
Need a different customization option? You can provide special instructions during checkout. Or call us at 800-282-6631 to place your order.
How to Use
Use the MiniTag, or Pro applicators to install the tags:
- The male and female tags will come to you slightly connected. You will need to tear them apart.
- Place the flag of the female tag under the metal spring finger. The printed side of the female tag will be against the jaw of the applicator. Slide the male tag over the metal pin. Be sure to push it all the way onto the pin. The printed side of the male tag will be against the other jaw of the applicator.
- Make sure the tag is correctly placed. Slowly squeeze the handles together to be sure the male pin aligns with the female opening (be careful to not put the tag together yet).
- Place the ear between the jaws of the applicator. While gripping the ear, quickly and firmly squeeze the handles together until the male tag is inserted through the ear and into the female tag.
Tag placement is critical to success! Avoid the large veins in the ear. Why? Tissue around damaged veins heals slowly—so it’s prone to infection.
Precautions
Note: We will print both sides (male and female) unless otherwise specified. Scrapie approved tags are not available in blue. Flock ID number will be imprinted on female side only unless otherwise indicated.
Inserting Tags In Cold Weather
Plastic tags (all brands) are much easier to install if they are warm. Why? As the temperature drops below freezing plastic becomes less flexible (more stiff) and forcing the male point of a tag through the female takes many more lbs. of pressure (because the female must expand).
So if you care about your hands it’s a good idea to keep the tags above freezing in very cold weather. It takes very little to do this. One method is to simply store them while tagging in a small bucket, cardboard box or tool box with a lid alongside a sealed pop bottle full of warm water. The warm water will keep both the air and the tags warmer in the container.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Applicators
Pro Applicator
Item #630025 -An easy to use applicator for applying Q-flex, Mini and 7X ear tags to sheep, goats and cattle. The pivoting male pin, reduces ripped ears.
$42.00 -
Applicators
MiniTag and DNA Ear Tag Applicator
Item #609800 -Strong, versatile applicator for installing ear tags in sheep or goats.
$35.00 -
Ear Tag Accessories
Marking Pen, Black
Item #619500 -Make clear, readable marks on livestock identification tags. Useful for putting notes on tags.
$8.00 -
Ear Tag Accessories
Marking Pen, White
Item #619501 -Make clear, readable marks on livestock identification tags. Useful for putting notes on tags.
$8.00 -
Ear Tag Accessories
Z Tag Marker for Ear & Neck Tags
Item #620126 -Make readable marks on z-tags. We like these for adding supplemental information other than I.D. number.
$8.00 -
Equipment
SuperLube™, 8 oz
Item #550800 -An all-purpose antiseptic OB lubricant for lambing and kidding. Very useful if a lamb (or kid) goes dry during birth.
$5.00 -
Docking and Castrating
Pine Tar (squeezable bottle), 16 oz
Item #623200 -Cover wounds on sheep, goats and guardian dogs to repel flies and biting insects. Effective for several days after application.
$13.00 -
Docking and Castrating
Catron® IV
Item #888147 -Our go-to spray for fly control and prevention. We keep a few cans in the barn at all times in case of fly-stuck and other fly related issues.
$9.00
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Julie B from Texas
So far so good! Just installed these tags. Looks like they will work fine. Quick delivery & appreciate the ease of personalization
Charles & Traci O from Minnesota
These are a perfect size for my kid goats. They came right away and easy to use. I will be ordering again.
Jamie B from New York
Always fast and easy service and shipping! Product is just what I need for my goats and I love that I can customize them to fit my identification program! Thank you Premier1 for your great product!
Cindy T from Tennessee
Products are topnotch, delivery is timely, and prices are reasonable. That's why I keep coming back to Premier 1 for my farm purchases.
Christopher D from Missouri
This was our second order of these tags. They are easy to read from a distance of about 5-10 feet away. We stayed with the Orange tags for ease of reading.
