RFID INFORMATION
Traceability is the key to finding the source of a disease outbreak. Identification is needed in cattle that have a higher probability of spreading disease. This includes cattle crossing state lines, all dairy cattle, and cattle moved for exhibition. This tag contains a microchip and can be read visually or with a reader. Requirements to move across state lines vary by state; use https://www.interstatelivestock.com/ and your local accredited veterinarian’s guidance.
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Record Keeping is the other key component. RFID tags are the official identification of an animal, and the tag is to stay with them for their life span. It is their unique ID. Should it be ripped out, you may put a new RFID tag in, properly documenting the old and new numbers. If it becomes unreadable, then you must get permission from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to replace the tag and you must properly document the action.​
Taggers are not universal, so be sure you have the correct tagger for the tags you intend to use. If you would like to use a RFID reader, ODA has some that can be borrowed. To receive RFID tags, you must have a Premise ID. You can request one by going to the ODA website: https://agri.ohio.gov/home. There are a limited number of free RFID tags available from ODA, however they can be purchased from ag supply companies. Do not share, give or sell tags, as they are unique to your premise and should an issue arise, the traceability will come back to you.
If your cattle are leaving an Ohio premise and coming to CYA Exchange, then you do not need a tag to be sold here.
CYA Exchange is an approved tagging site.