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ear tags
Author: Mindy Moeller 
Date:   02-09-10 17:44

I'm new to sheep so I need advice on the ear tags. I know I need scrapie tags and individual ear tags. Do I need to get a premise ID number first before I order the scrapie tags?

Also the sheep that are at my place were my daughter's from three years ago and in a bad relationship and most have since lost their scrapie tags and there are now no records of the numbers. Do I contact the USDA to see what I do to replace the tags as I want to have my records right.

Many thanks for any info on this.
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Author: Sara 
Date:   02-10-10 09:12

Yes, you need to contact the USDA for the premise ID number. If you would like the free tags they can help you with those also.

If you would like your farm name on the tags and color options we can help you but those you have to pay for.

USDA phone number is 866-873-2824
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Re: lost tags
Author: Todd Miles 
Date:   02-11-10 11:50

I too lose a few tags each year. In a fairly small flock of 25 to 30 ewes, I often know who lost her tag, and record my thoughts in the barn notebook. When I put on a tag, I always list the tag as original or replacement, and if replacement, the old number.

In the event that a USDA team would need to come to my farm, I would depopulate as I have no "special" sheep. (just good commercial ewes). I could tell the USDA folks where I have bought sheep over the past 20 plus years, even if they have died or lost tags. As all my sheep go to slaughter, I don't worry about one of my sheep showing up in an infected flock. The only reason that a USDA team would need to visit me is if the USDA vet notices a problem with one of my sheep during the inspection process.
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