New! Official USDA 840 electronic identification or cattle. Combines an electronic ear tag with the functionality of taking a tissue sample—in one step! Collecting genetic material requires no extra “punch”.
Benefits:
- 4-panel strip includes matching visual ear tag with built-in tissue collection unit (TCU)
- Tamperproof—ensures the integrity and security of the genetic samples
- Custom imprinting available at no additional charge!
- Fast turnaround! Most tags are customized and shipped within 2–3 business days.
- USDA approved for interstate travel (in the USA)
Specifications:
Tissue collection units (TCUs) contain a liquid preservative and can be sent to a laboratory for analysis. The shelf life of the genomic material is preserved for several years when stored in a freezer. Samples can be shipped to the lab with no cold packs.
To keep everything linked together, vials are identified by barcode using the same 15-digit Animal ID encoded into the transponder and visually imprinted on each tag panel.
- Dimensions: 3.25" x 2.125"
- Tag strip includes:
- Female flag with EID radio transponder
- Male flag
- Visual mate (female flag) with built-in tissue collection unit (TCU)
- Visual mate (male flag)
- Available with HDX or FDX transponder
- Compatible with any ISO-compliant EID/RFID reader
- Weather-proof yellow polyurethane with green tamperproof cap
- Considered Official ID in all US states and approved for interstate travel
- Manufactured by CAISLEY in Germany; programmed and imprinted by Premier 1 in Iowa, USA
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