EID tagging

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

N.Ireland

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification ear tags from next week.

Farmers’ views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves

N.Ireland

Farmers’ views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves

Farmers are being urged to share their views in a NI public consultation on proposals to introduce mandatory EID tags for newborn cattle.

Use of EIDs in NI sheep industry ‘opened many new opportunities’ – flock owner

N.Ireland

Use of EIDs in NI sheep industry ‘opened many new opportunities’ – flock owner

The mandatory use of electronic identification (EID) within Northern Ireland’s cattle sector could soon become a reality.

DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI

Beef

DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI

DAERA has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce mandatory electronic identification for newborn cattle.

Opinion: EID tagging of cattle is the future, north and south of the border

Opinion

Opinion: EID tagging of cattle is the future, north and south of the border

The Irish government is to be congratulated for taking the decision to push ahead with the...