UHF RFID Ear Tag for Cattle
- Optimized for Cattle: flexible TPU material prevents snagging and ensures comfort.
- UHF for fast herd counting.
- IP68 waterproof, shockproof, and resistant to extreme temperatures.
- Standards Compliant: ISO 18000-6C (UHF) requirements for animal identification.
- Customizable: QR code, barcodes, or logos, series numbers, etc.
Ensure accurate identification and full traceability across your cows with our RFID Cattle Ear Tags. These tags replace manual record-keeping with automated, reliable data collection. Each animal receives a unique digital ID, giving you instant access to information for breeding, transportation, and slaughter track monitoring.
RFID Cattle Ear Tags. Main Features
Durable for Bovine Environments
Manufactured from flexible TPU material that resists bending, breaking, and fading. Designed to minimize snagging on fences and feeders, ensuring a high retention rate. Waterproof, oil-resistant, and shockproof to withstand harsh farm and feedlot conditions.
UHF Chip for Long Range Scanning
Equipped with UHF chip, it allows long-range bulk scanning, ideal for counting entire groups or truckloads of cattle quickly.
Traceability from Birth to Sale
Maintain a complete digital history for each animal—covering birth records, movement, vaccinations, and sales. In case of a health issue, instantly trace contacts and movements to protect herd safety and meet regulatory requirements.
Other Applications
- Livestock identification and tracking
- Herd management and breeding programs
- Health monitoring and vaccination records
- Slaughterhouse and supply chain traceability
- Livestock insurance and ownership verification
What Makes This Cattle RFID Ear Tag Different?
The UHF RFID Ear Tag for Cattle is the largest and longest-range tag in the lineup — a 102mm x 76mm two-piece “flag” tag, roughly six times the surface area of the sheep ear tag, designed to be identified visually from a distance as well as scanned electronically. UHF reaches up to 10 m, the longest read range in the animal-tag lineup, suited to chute-side or pasture-wide bulk scanning; LF (134.2 kHz, up to 10 cm) is also available.
The large flag face supports laser-engraved permanent numbers, QR codes, logos, and serial numbers that resist fading from sun, rain, and dirt — marking durability that slaughterhouse and supply-chain traceability programs typically require but the smaller animal tags don’t need to carry. Application uses a standard ear tag applicator (pliers), the same platform as the sheep ear tag.
Compare Similar Animal & Livestock RFID Tags
- Choose the RFID chicken leg bands when tracking poultry with a snap-on leg band instead of an ear-tag applicator format.
- Choose the RFID pigeon ring when tracking birds that need the smallest, sub-1g tag in the lineup instead of a large flag tag.
- Choose the RFID tag for swine when tracking pigs that need a compact, chew-resistant button tag instead of a large flag tag.
- Choose the RFID ear tag for sheep when the herd includes sheep or goats that need a slim, low-profile tag instead of a large flag tag.
UHF RFID Ear Tag for Cattle Tech Specs:
General & Physical
- Product Name: UHF RFID Cattle Ear Tag
- SKU: Zeal-RTD01
- Product Category: RFID Animal Tags
- Material: TPU
- Style: Two-Piece Flag Tag (Male + Female)
- Dimensions (Female): 102mm x 76mm (Customizable)
- Color: Yellow, Orange,Custom
- Marking: Laser Engraving (Numbers, QR codes, Logos)
RFID Performance
- Chip Type: High-Performance UHF or LF Chips Available
- Frequency: UHF: 865–960 MHz | LF:2KHz
- Protocol: UHF: EPC Class 1 Gen2, ISO18000-6C | LF: ISO 11784/11785
- Read Range: UHF: Up to 10 m / 32 ft | LF: Up to 10 cm / 4 in
Durability & Environmental
- Protection Rating: IP68 (Waterproof & Dustproof)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Data Retention: Up to 50 years
Customize Your Livestock RFID Ear Tag
Our RFID ear tags are highly configurable to provide the perfect solution for your specific animal management system. Use the options below to build your ideal tag.
Choose the Right Style for Your Animal
Select from our professionally designed tag styles, each optimized for different animals and applications.
- Large Flag Tag: Our most popular model, providing the largest surface area for highly visible, laser-engraved management codes and logos.
- Highly Recommended for: Cattle
- Long Rectangular Tag: A design that reduces the risk of snagging on fences or feeders.
- Highly Recommended for: Sheep & Goats
- Round Tag: A compact, anti-snag “button” design that ensures the highest retention rates, especially in group housing.
- Highly Recommended for: Pigs & Piglets
Choose Locking Mechanism
- Reusable: Features a through-hole design that allows the male pin to be released with a special applicator.
- Single-Use: Features a closed-hole, permanent locking mechanism. Once applied, it cannot be removed without cutting.
Select RFID Chips
Choose the frequency that matches your existing hardware and operational goals.
- LF (Low Frequency – 134.2KHz): The global standard for official EID (ISO11784/5). Offers unmatched reliability for close-range, individual scans.
- UHF (Ultra-High Frequency – 860-960MHz): The best choice for long-range, bulk reading. Ideal for scanning entire groups of animals at a gate or in a truck.
Customize Visuals & Marking
- Color Options: Yellow, Orange, Green or customize.
- Laser Engraving: We offer permanent laser engraving for your logos, management codes, serial numbers, barcodes, or QR codes.
Finalize Your Data Services
- Data Pre-Encoding: We can pre-program each tag with your required ID sequence, including official EID numbers.
- Large Flag Tag: Our most popular model, providing the largest surface area for highly visible, laser-engraved management codes and logos.
How do I apply these ear tags?
These are two-piece tags that require a special applicator (ear tag pliers) for a safe, quick, and humane application. We can advise on the correct applicator for your chosen tag style.
Is the laser engraving durable enough to last?
Yes. The laser physically etches the information into the TPU material, creating a permanent mark that will not fade or wear off from exposure to sun, rain, or dirt.
Why is this tag larger than the sheep ear tag?
The larger 102mm x 76mm flag shape supports visual identification from a distance in addition to electronic scanning, and provides more surface area for laser-engraved numbers, QR codes, and logos.
What is laser engraving used for on this tag?
Laser engraving creates permanent numbers, QR codes, logos, and serial numbers that will not fade or wear off from sun, rain, or dirt exposure — commonly required for slaughterhouse and supply-chain traceability.
What tool is needed to apply this ear tag?
A standard ear tag applicator (ear tag pliers) is used to attach the two-piece tag.
How does the UHF read range compare to other animal tags in this lineup?
This cattle tag’s UHF range reaches up to 10 m, longer than the swine tag (up to 8 m), sheep tag (up to 8 m), and chicken leg band (up to 5 m).
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