ISO 11784/11785 Cattle RFID Ear Tags

The ISO 11784/11785 Compliant Cattle Ear Tags are passive electronic identification devices designed for reliable individual animal identification, herd traceability and digital livestock management. Each RFID tag contains an electronic transponder that stores a unique identification code which can be read wirelessly by a compatible livestock EID reader.

Standard cattle identification configurations operate at 134.2 kHz and can be supplied with FDX-B or HDX RFID technology according to project requirements. The tags can be combined with matching visual ear tags to provide both electronic and human-readable animal identification.

Durable livestock-grade construction and tamper-resistant attachment options make the tags suitable for dairy cattle, beef cattle, feedlots, breeding farms, livestock markets and large-scale animal traceability projects. They can also integrate with electronic scales, automatic sorting gates, feeding systems and herd-management software.

• ISO 11784/11785 Compatible: Designed for standardized electronic animal identification and compatibility with suitable livestock RFID readers.
• 134.2 kHz LF RFID: Uses the standard low-frequency range commonly applied to electronic livestock identification.
• FDX-B or HDX Technology: Electronic tag configurations can be selected according to reader compatibility and project requirements.
• Passive RFID Operation: The electronic transponder requires no internal battery and is activated by the electromagnetic field of a compatible reader.
• Unique Electronic Identification: Each tag carries an individual RFID identification number for long-term animal traceability.
• Tamper-Resistant Attachment: Secure male/female locking structures help maintain tag retention throughout livestock production.
• Durable Livestock Material: Flexible polymer construction is designed to withstand outdoor weather, manure, moisture and normal livestock movement.
• Visual Identification Option: RFID buttons can be combined with large visual panels for printed management numbers, barcodes or logos.
• Digital Farm Integration: Supports connection with compatible weighing, breeding, health, feeding and livestock-management systems.
• Custom Marking: Laser numbering, management codes, logos and visual tag combinations are available according to project requirements.

• Low-frequency RFID transponder
• Protective polymer encapsulation
• Electronic female or button tag component
• Male locking pin / stud
• Tamper-resistant locking structure
• Optional visual identification panel
• Laser-printed identification area
• Optional barcode or management number marking
• Compatible livestock ear tag applicator interface

The electronic cattle ear tag contains a passive RFID transponder. When a compatible livestock reader is brought within the effective reading zone, the reader generates an electromagnetic field that activates the transponder.

The tag then transmits its encoded electronic identification number back to the reader using FDX-B or HDX communication technology. The reader displays or stores the animal identification number and can transfer the information to a computer, weighing indicator, smartphone or herd-management platform.

The RFID tag normally stores the animal identification code rather than complete production records. Health, breeding, weight, feeding and movement information is usually stored in the associated farm-management database and linked to the electronic identification number.

• Dairy cattle electronic identification
• Beef cattle traceability
• Livestock breeding records
• Animal health and vaccination management
• Electronic weighing systems
• Cattle sorting and drafting systems
• Automated feeding systems
• Feedlot animal management
• Livestock movement recording
• Market and auction identification
• Slaughter and supply-chain traceability
• Government livestock identification programs
• Genetic and performance recording projects

In commercial cattle operations, electronic ear tags can be integrated with RFID readers, electronic scales, cattle handling chutes, automatic sorting gates and herd-management software to build a complete individual-animal data management system.

For new steel structure livestock farm projects, RFID identification can be planned together with weighing stations, veterinary areas, breeding facilities, milking systems and automated cattle traffic equipment.

Compatible electronic tags can also be used in commercial pig farms, goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep farms and goat operations when the tag design, attachment system and national identification requirements are suitable for the target species.

• FDX-B or HDX electronic configuration
• Electronic button tag only
• Electronic + visual matched tag set
• Tag color options
• Management numbering
• Laser marking
• Barcode printing
• Farm or distributor logo
• Male pin configuration
• Visual tag size
• RFID reader matching
• Ear tag applicator package
• Bulk commercial farm packaging
• OEM and private-label packaging available upon request

Electronic identification packages can be configured according to herd size, national traceability requirements, farm software, reader type and project procurement requirements.

Confirm Compatibility: Verify the RFID technology, identification numbering requirements and reader compatibility before installing the tags.

Prepare the Applicator: Install the correct male and female components into a compatible livestock ear tag applicator according to the tag structure.

Select the Tagging Position: Apply the ear tag in the recommended area between major ear cartilage ribs while avoiding large blood vessels and damaged tissue.

Apply the Tag: Align the applicator correctly and close it firmly in one controlled action to engage the locking mechanism.

Verify RFID Reading: Scan the installed electronic tag with a compatible RFID reader and confirm that the electronic identification number corresponds to the animal record.

Database Registration: Link the RFID identification number with the animal's visual ID, birth information, breeding record or other required farm data.

Routine Inspection: During herd handling, check tags for damage, excessive wear or incorrect positioning. Replacement procedures should follow the applicable livestock identification regulations.

Reader Testing: Periodically verify that readers, antennas and farm software are correctly receiving and recording tag identification numbers.

ISO-compatible electronic ear tags are suitable for commercial cattle farms requiring reliable individual-animal identification across breeding, feeding, weighing, health and movement-management procedures.

Large dairy farms can link RFID identification with milking, sorting and herd-management systems, while beef and feedlot operations can use electronic IDs during processing, weighing and performance recording.

For complete livestock identification projects, electronic ear tags can be supplied together with visual tags, applicators, handheld RFID readers, stick readers, fixed antennas, electronic scales and management-system integration.

Q1: What does ISO 11784/11785 mean for cattle ear tags?
These standards define key elements of RFID-based animal identification, including the identification code structure and communication between compatible transponders and readers.

Q2: What frequency do cattle RFID ear tags use?
Standard low-frequency livestock electronic identification tags commonly operate at 134.2 kHz.

Q3: What is the difference between FDX-B and HDX?
FDX-B and HDX are two RFID communication technologies used for ISO-compatible livestock identification. The appropriate option depends on reader compatibility and project requirements.

Q4: Do electronic cattle ear tags require batteries?
No. Standard livestock RFID ear tags are passive devices and receive operating energy from the electromagnetic field generated by the reader.

Q5: Can the same RFID number be printed on a visual tag?
Yes. Electronic tags can be supplied as matched sets with corresponding visual identification numbers according to order requirements.

Q6: Can the tags connect to farm management software?
The RFID reader transfers the electronic identification number to compatible software, where breeding, health, weight, feeding and movement information can be linked to the animal.

Q7: Can these tags be used with automatic cattle scales and sorting gates?
Yes. Compatible RFID identification systems can be integrated with weighing indicators, fixed readers and automated drafting equipment.

Q8: Are ICAR-certified tags available?
Yes. ICAR-certified electronic ear tag configurations are available according to selected product model and project requirements.

Q9: Can tag colors and printing be customized?
Yes. Visual tag colors, laser numbering, management codes, logos and packaging can be customized according to order requirements.

Q10: Can complete RFID identification systems be supplied?
Yes. Electronic ear tags, visual tags, applicators, handheld readers, stick readers and related identification equipment can be configured as a complete project package.