Cattle Nose Tag for Feedlot Heifers Preventing Eating

These one-piece TPU tags come pre-numbered from 001 to 050, which saves you the time of stamping each individual ear before you head out to the dry lot. The single-piece design means there is no separate card to slip out, a common failure point when heifers are actively chewing on the fence wire.

In the product photo, check the thickness of the TPU material at the hinge point where the tag meets the ear. You want to see a solid, continuous piece of plastic rather than a thin joint, as that is the first spot to crack under the pressure of a heifer's jaw.

This is a cattle lead and bovine clip tool designed for pulling rings, which is a different mechanism than the plastic tags you are using to stop fence chewing. It is a metal instrument for handling the animal's head, not an identification marker that stays on the ear.

Look at the jaw of the pliers in the listing image to ensure the teeth are sharp and not worn down. If the grip is smooth, it will slip off the nose ring or tag applicator, which is dangerous when you are trying to manage a heifer that is already agitated by the dry lot environment.

This pack contains 100 blank TPU identification cards for cattle, giving you a larger quantity than the pre-numbered options if you need to tag a whole group of heifers at once. The TPU material is flexible, which is critical for withstanding the flex of the ear as the animal moves around the dry lot.

In the photo, verify that the blank cards are uniform in size and that the TPU has a matte finish. A glossy finish can sometimes indicate a thinner, more brittle plastic that is prone to shattering when a heifer chews on the fence wire near the tag.

This bundle includes 100 blank TPU tags along with the pliers needed to apply them, covering the full range from cow to pig. The inclusion of the applicator tool means you do not need to source a separate device to punch the hole through the ear and the tag.

Check the photo of the pliers to see if the handle has a textured grip. Smooth handles are a safety risk when you are working with a heifer that is pulling back, as a slip can cause the tool to strike the animal or the fence wire.

This is a 2.5-inch solid polished brass ring with a hinged self-piercing point, designed as a semi-permanent restraint for bulls rather than a plastic identification tag. The metal construction is far more durable than TPU but serves a different purpose in the dry lot.

Look closely at the break-off set screw in the product image. If this screw is not visible or appears loose, the ring may not function as a safety release, which is a critical feature if the animal gets tangled in the fence wire.

These are large, one-piece TPU tags in white, designed for livestock ID. The one-piece construction is a key feature here, as it eliminates the gap where a two-piece tag might separate and fall off during the rough handling of a dry lot.

In the listing photo, inspect the edge of the tag for any burrs or sharp corners. A heifer chewing on fence wire will also rub the tag against the metal, and sharp edges can cut into the ear tissue, leading to infection and tag loss.

This is another 100-piece pack of blank TPU identification cards, offering the same flexible material as other options but without pre-printed numbers. This is useful if you have your own numbering system or if you are using a different method for tracking the heifers in the dry lot.

Check the photo for the consistency of the TPU color. If the white plastic looks yellowed or uneven, it may be an older batch of material that has started to degrade, which will make it more brittle and likely to break when the heifer chews on the fence.

This set includes 100 livestock ear tags and a dedicated applicator tool, ensuring you have the correct mechanism to pierce the ear and secure the tag. The applicator is designed to work with the specific thickness of these TPU tags.

Look at the applicator in the photo to see if the needle guard is intact. A damaged guard can expose the sharp point, which is a hazard when you are working close to the fence wire and the heifer's head.

These large plastic tags are numbered in ranges of 100, such as 001-100 or 101-200, which is helpful for organizing a large group of heifers in the dry lot. The plastic material is designed to be visible and durable enough to withstand the farm environment.

In the product image, verify that the numbers are printed on the surface and not embossed. Printed numbers can wear off if the tag is rubbed against the fence wire, while embossed numbers are part of the plastic and will last longer.