Cattle tagging

New Calf Tags 2024-25

We will be placing the large annual tag order in September 2024.

The team create the annual tag order using data from calving history, if you anticipate any changes to your usual calving pattern please let us know and we can adjust accordingly.

If you think you will require calf tags prior to September please contact us and we can arrange an order as soon as possible.

Office opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday tp Friday.

The following types of Calf tags can be provided by the department:

  • Primary Flag/Primary Flag
  • Primary Flag/Secondary Flag
  • EID Button/Primary Flag
  • Standard Button/ Primary Flag
  • Primary Flag/EID Flag

Different Cattle tags and their names

*Please note the calf tags will have the Manx Triskelion instead of the crown shown in the images.

To order new or replacement tags please contact:

Animal Health Team

Thie Slieau Whallian

Foxdale Road

St John's

IM4 3AS

Telephone:+44 1624 685844

Email:Send Email

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