The requirement at hand applies to a variety of cattle and bison crossing state lines. The USDA says the electronic tags (EIDs), which were mandated in November, help detect disease among herds ...

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With the rule, most cattle and bison 18 months and older will need to have a electronic ear tag. Some ranchers are concerned. “It does have a purpose.

The tags can be fitted with standard ear taggers, are reusable and can be reconditioned at a cost of £8-9. Mr Farrow is currently looking for any interested UK farmers to trial Fevertags.