Proper livestock identification in any herd or operation is essential for successful management and accurate record keeping. RFID tags offer many benefits including increased efficiency and reliability over the use of traditional tags as well as improved livestock traceability.
RFID tags differ from traditional tags in their ability to transmit an electronic signal from the livestock identification tag to a reader or scanner.
Many RFID tag readers are available to fit an operation’s needs and budget. Basic readers simply scan and display the livestock identification number, and require PC or handheld integration for data entry, storage and retrieval. Advanced readers allow information to be viewed and events recorded, and later uploaded into management software.
There are many management situations in which RFID tags can be useful.
Herd Checks
Herd checks become much easier and faster when using RFID tags with a reader or handheld that displays information and allows data entry. Relevant information can be viewed and management decisions recorded. The RFID tag reader or handheld can be uploaded back into the management software without any manual recording. Carrying clipboards and paper records through the barn and elements is eliminated. This allows management decisions to be made in a more time-efficient manner, as well as reduces the paper trail and error rate.
Calfhood Vaccinations
Vaccination programs are essential to healthy calves, but accurate record keeping can be difficult and metal livestock identification vaccination tags hard to read. Veterinarians now have the option of using AIN 840 RFID tags in place of metal vaccination livestock identification tags. Once tags are in place, they can be scanned and information recorded into the handheld. That information is then uploaded into management software and can automatically generate a Calfhood Vaccination Report to be signed by the performing veterinarian.
AIN 840 livestock identification tags replaces the alternative method of hand writing metal tag numbers and data. Handwritten Calfhood Vaccination Reports can be illegible or inaccurate and a time consuming process.
Improved Livestock Traceability
As consumer demand increases for product quality and a more transparent and traceable farm-to-fork process, it is important to be proactive in protecting your operation. Livestock traceability would play a crucial role in the case of a disease outbreak. The AIN 840 RFID tag system creates livestock traceability so if a disease outbreak were to occur, effected and co-mingled animals could be quickly gathered and quarantined, preventing an industry-wide shutdown.
ANIMART carries a variety of RFID tags and readers to meet your specific livestock identification needs. Contact your trusted ANIMART representative for more information.
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