Ear tags that don't snag

[STEERJOCK21L]

We feed with a hay wagon, therefore allot of the cows over the winter lose their tags,snagging them on the metal. Are there any ear tags out there that won't snag. We've tried the all- flex locking tags but some just pull them all the way out of there ear. Any suggestions.

 

[kanshow]

We have pretty decent luck with the Ztags .. they aren't 100% snag proof but better than most we've tried. 

 

[showsteerdlux]

We've had good luck with the z tags to. i know one guy who uses them and only lost one last year when he usually looses about half of the regular tags.

 

[afhm]

They all snag.  Maybe try putting them in a different position (i.e. closer to the head or up/down a rib in the ear).

 

[dori36]

We've had good luck with the z tags to. i know one guy who uses them and only lost one last year when he usually looses about half of the regular tags.

Ditto.  One piece and so easy to put in with the Ztag applicator!  I first saw them on the ranch in WY I worked on.  1000 mother cows/calves all wearing 'em and hardly losing any.  That's in rough country!  I used them on my Lowlines with great success.

 

[STEERJOCK21L]

Is there any where I can get them customized at?

 

[showsteerdlux]

Yes, valley vet does it. They have a website, valleyvet.com. Nice people.

 

[garett]

Also with the customizing, you can get the Ritchey layered tags, then get an engraver and put whatever you like on the tags. The little grinder takes  a litle time to get used to but it is really nice to have.

 

[minimoo38]

we feed in a wagon too, but we never have any trouble with losing tags. what would they be catching them on?

 

[showsteerdlux]

Hay strings, and when they rub their head sometimes they catch them on the ends and rip them out.

 

[minimoo38]

ok, i see.  )) i forgot about those.

 

[showsteerdlux]

Yes and it makes the calves look bad when they go in with busted ears at the sale because for one thing they are hard to id. With nais coming up soon this could prove to be a major problem.

 

[Show Heifer]

Richie Engravable tags are GREAT.....you can put anything on them. Get the star back and they will not snag and pull out!!
Well worth the effort the first go around to engrave them!! Plus not that expensive!!