Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Ear Tag shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Ear Tag offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Ear Tag at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Ear Tag? Wrong! If the Ear Tag is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Ear Tag then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Ear Tag? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Ear Tag and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Ear Tag wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Ear Tag then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Ear Tag site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Ear Tag, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Ear Tag, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
An
Ear tag is a plastic or metal object used for identification of animals. If the ear tag contains an RFID module conforming to
ISO 11784 & 11785, then they are called
Electronic Ear Tags. Ear tags usually carry the individual identification number of the animal. This identification number (ID) should be assigned by a national organisation to keep them unique. However, if animals are tagged for internal purposes in a herd or farm, IDs need not be unique in larger scales.
An ear tag can be applied to an ear with an ear tag applicator (also called pliers), however there are also specially designed tags that can be applied by hand. Depending on the purpose of the tagging, an animal may be tagged on one ear or both. If there exists a national animal identification programme in a country, usually animals are tagged on both ears for the sake of increased security and effectiveness. If animals are tagged for internal purposes, usually one ear is tagged.
Although ear tags were developed as early as
1913 as a means to identify
cattle when testing for
tuberculosis, the significant increase of use of ear tags appeared with the outbreak of BSE in UK. Today, ear tags in a variety of designs are used throughout the world on many species of animal to ensure traceability, to prevent theft and to control disease outbreaks.
History
The first ear tags were primarily
steel with nickel plating. After
World War II, larger, flag-like, plastic tags were developed in the United States. Designed to be visible from a distance, these were applied by cutting a slit in the ear and slipping the arrow-shaped head of the tag through it so that the flag would hang from the ear.
In 1953, the first two-piece, self-piercing plastic ear tag was developed and patented. This tag, which combined the easy application of metal tags with the visibility and color options of plastic tags, also limited the transfer of
blood-borne diseases between animals during the application process.
Today, a large number of manufacturers are in competition for the identification of world livestock population.
The United States Department of Agriculture maintains a list of manufacturers approved to sell eartags in the USA for the National Animal Identification System.
The International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) controls the issue electronic tag numbers.
An
Ear tag is a plastic or metal object used for identification of animals. If the ear tag contains an RFID module conforming to
ISO 11784 & 11785, then they are called
Electronic Ear Tags. Ear tags usually carry the individual identification number of the animal. This identification number (ID) should be assigned by a national organisation to keep them unique. However, if animals are tagged for internal purposes in a herd or farm, IDs need not be unique in larger scales.
An ear tag can be applied to an ear with an ear tag
applicator (also called pliers), however there are also specially designed tags that can be applied by hand. Depending on the purpose of the tagging, an animal may be tagged on one ear or both. If there exists a national animal identification programme in a country, usually animals are tagged on both ears for the sake of increased security and effectiveness. If animals are tagged for internal purposes, usually one ear is tagged.
Although ear tags were developed as early as 1913 as a means to identify cattle when testing for
tuberculosis, the significant increase of use of ear tags appeared with the outbreak of BSE in UK. Today, ear tags in a variety of designs are used throughout the world on many species of animal to ensure traceability, to prevent theft and to control disease outbreaks.
History
The first ear tags were primarily
steel with nickel plating. After World War II, larger, flag-like,
plastic tags were developed in the United States. Designed to be visible from a distance, these were applied by cutting a slit in the ear and slipping the arrow-shaped head of the tag through it so that the flag would hang from the ear.
In 1953, the first two-piece, self-piercing plastic ear tag was developed and patented. This tag, which combined the easy application of metal tags with the visibility and color options of plastic tags, also limited the transfer of blood-borne diseases between animals during the application process.
Today, a large number of manufacturers are in competition for the identification of world livestock population.
The United States Department of Agriculture maintains a list of manufacturers approved to sell eartags in the USA for the National Animal Identification System.
The International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) controls the issue electronic tag numbers.
