Teagasc Sheep Tags Display
Issued 5th June 2001
To help farmers decide on which sheep tag to purchase, all eight approved tags are now on display in all Teagasc advisory offices.
Gerry Scully, Chief Sheep Adviser with Teagasc, said farmers should view the display in their local offices before deciding on which of the eight approved tags to purchase.
He urged farmers to use the opportunity of the new sheep tagging rules to record what is going on in the flock.
"Many sheep farmers are already tagging sheep for management purposes and have made huge improvements in flock performance. With the new tagging system all problem ewes can be recorded and culled from the flock. Likewise, the best producing ewes can be identified and replacements selected from them," he said.
Mr. Scully said that while the new tagging system means extra work, it is vital for traceability in order to protect our vital export markets.
"Tagging is the same as writing your name and address on the lamb you sell. It is your guarantee that the lamb carries your mark of excellence and that you are proud of what you have produced," he said.
He reminded farmers to be ready for D-Day, which is Thursday, June 21st. All sheep sold after that day must carry an approved tag.
