As with many industries, the livestock and meat packing industries have automated and computerized their businesses. With automation comes the need for data acquisition systems, including a reliable, cost-effective means of automatic identification. Large producers are demanding automated record keeping and inventory controls which can only be accomplished with the use of microchips. External methods like tattooing and ear clipping require the use of manual records or require human interpretation before the data can be automated.

Legislation and consumer trends are motivating livestock producers to positively identify their animals to assure human food safety through origin trace back, disease control and disease eradication. The problems abound world wide with the outbreaks of "mad cow disease," (BSE) swine fever and foot and mouth disease in livestock animals. The positive identification of disease-bearing animals offers valid protection for human food safety and world economies affected by animal disease outbreaks.

The Destron patented electronic ear tag system for livestock was introduced in 1993. Passive, electronic microchips moulded inside ear tags are preprogrammed with unique numeric identification codes that cannot be altered. These electronic ear tags are attached to animals using the patented Duflex/Infecta-Guard ear tagging system.
Electronic ear tags and compatible intelligent scanners are designed for large system integrators and corporate farms.

Electronic ear tags provide error-free identification for automated record keeping and herd management and allow direct connection to proven herd management systems for increased efficiency and greater profitability. By improving the recording and management of genetics, breeding, feed and vaccination records, producers can save time, reduce manual data entry errors and improve overall productivity and profits.

Product Number: TX11002

Brand Name: e.TAG™

Product Description:
The e.TAG™ Electronic Eartag from Destron Fearing is a passive (no-battery-needed) electronic identification tag, designed to work with a compatible electronic identification reading system. The technology is ideally suited for harsh environments where elcectrical noise, moisture or large metal surfaces are present.

Eartags are attached to animals using a conventional, proven tagging method. A transponder, moulded inside the eartag, consists of an encapsulated antenna and microchip. The transponder is pre-programmed with a unique identification code that cannot be altered.

The transponder identification code may be read with a variety of Destron reading systems, including the Mini-Portable Reader (Model HS5105L1) from Destron Fearing. When the transponder is activated by a low-frequency radio signal sent by the reader, it transmits the identification code to the reader which displays the fifteen-character numeric code on an LCD display. Destron Fearing reading systems communicate with your office computer via an RS-232 port.