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What is the difference between Duramark and LaserBlack?
Duramark® is a premium printing system that laminates the letters or numbers onto the tag with a clear, UV protective film. This means the number is very clear and dark and doesn’t fade. The protective film is very smooth and dirt simply slides off – making it easy to see in the muddiest conditions. Duramark® printing is limited to certain sizes and styles of tags.
Zee Tags LaserBlack printing option provides the darkest laser printing available. The number surface is smooth and this aids in visibility. It is available on all tag sizes and styles. read more |
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Can another make of Tagger be used to apply Zee Tags?
Zee Tags tags need to be applied with the Zee Tags Tagger read more |
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Which tags are best for my herd?
In most countries there are mandartory tagging schemes operating which will specify the tags that all animals must carry. Most dairy farmers will also tag with a management tag which gives the animal its number within the herd. As one animal leaves the herd (dies or is culled) the number is reassigned to another animal entering the herd.
The Zee Tags one piece or two piece designs are popular as management tags. There are 8 colours to choose from and these can be printed with either Duramark® or LaserBlack read more |
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What's RFID?
This stands for Radio Frequency Identification and is also refered to as Electronic ID. RFID eartags carry a unique electronic identification number and allows animals to be electronically recognised and data stored automatically about each animal.
Zee Tags staff are experts in how to integrate RFID onto farm to speed up operations and increase the integrity of data used for making management decisions. Contact us now or read more. read more |
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How long do Zee Tags last for?
Zee Tags will last the life time of the animal read more |
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Does the black tagger apply the Econo Direct to Slaughter?
No, the Econo Direct to Slaughter Tags need to be applied with the Zee Tags two piece tagger read more |
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Which tags are best for deer?
Because Deer tend to get very muddy the best tags are either one or two piece tags printed with Duramark. Duramark printing has a clear protective layer which mud and dirt just slide off. read more |
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What is the best type of tag for my sheep?
Zee Tags Bright Tags and Brass tags are popular options for sheep and goats.
Zee Tags also have a Strip tag which can be used in sheep. The one piece medium tag is also a good size to use in sheep. The Strip tag would require the Zee Tags two piece tagger. With the Strip tag you can choose between tamperproof and non tamperproof with an option of 8 different colours.
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New Zealand Specific FAQ's
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Does the Primary tag go in the left ear or right ear?
Either ear is acceptable as long as the Primary tag is in one ear and the Secondary is in the other ear. read more |
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What colour tags do I have to use?
The female primary tag must always be yellow. The primary male, female secondary and male secondary can be your choice of seven other colours. read more |
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What is the cheapest Animal Health Board Tag combination?
A female medium with a male button for the primary combination and for the secondary female button with a male button. You also have the option of a brass tag for the secondary tag. read more |
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What are the minimum printing requirments on Animal Health Board Tags?
The Female primary must have the AHB logo, the herd number, the barcode and an animal number. The year code is optional. The male primary tag can be blank.
The female secondary tag must have the AHB logo and the herd number, the animal number is optional. The secondary male can be blank. read more |
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What is the best size for the Female Primary Tag?
A Female medium with button on the back. For the secondary a female X large with a male large. This gives you the option of having a large number on the secondary tag without the barcode over riding other information read more |
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How soon can I get my tags? Orders default to a weeks lead in time. However orders generally get turned around in 2 to 3 days and are prioritized accordingly read more |
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