Agri Health Metal Eartag Applicator for Sheep & Cattle
Description
Agri Health Metal Eartag Applicator — Durable Tagging Pliers for Sheep & Cattle
The Agri Health Metal Eartag Applicator is a metal livestock tagging tool used to fit Agrihealth sheep and cattle eartags, and it is supplied with a pin so it is ready to use on arrival. It is best for smallholders, shepherds, cattle keepers and yard staff who tag their own stock at lambing, calving or during routine identification.
Compared with lightweight plastic applicators, a metal body is better suited to repeated seasonal use in a handling race or crush, where the tool takes knocks and gets wet. The simple squeeze action places each tag consistently, which helps reduce mis-set tags and re-tagging.
Key Features
- Metal construction built for repeated use in working farm conditions
- Compatible with Agrihealth sheep and cattle tags
- Pin supplied with the applicator
- Squeeze action for controlled, repeatable tag placement
- Suits sheep, lambs, cattle and calves with the correct tag type
- Compact enough to store in a handling kit, stock box or vehicle
Specifications
| Brand | Agri Health |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Eartag applicator |
| Material | Metal |
| Tag Compatibility | Agrihealth sheep and cattle tags |
| Included | Applicator, pin |
| Species | Sheep, cattle |
| Country of Origin | France |
How to Use
- Check that your eartags are the correct Agrihealth type for this applicator.
- Fit the pin securely and confirm the jaws close cleanly and align.
- Clean and disinfect the applicator jaws and pin before you begin.
- Restrain the animal safely in a race, crush or handling pen.
- Load the tag halves into the applicator jaws in the correct orientation.
- Position the applicator on the middle of the ear, avoiding the main ribs of cartilage and the ear edge.
- Squeeze firmly and fully in one movement, then release and check the tag is seated and can rotate freely.
- Disinfect between animals, then clean, dry and store the applicator after use.
FAQ
What tags does this applicator work with?
It is suitable for Agrihealth sheep and cattle tags. Eartags from other systems may not seat correctly in the jaws, so check compatibility before tagging.
Does it come with a pin?
Yes, the applicator is supplied with a pin.
Can I use it on both sheep and cattle?
Yes, it is suitable for sheep and cattle when used with the correct Agrihealth tag for that species.
What is it made from?
The applicator is made from metal, which stands up well to repeated use around the yard and handling race.
How do I look after it?
Inspect the pin before every session and replace it if it is blunt or bent. Clean and disinfect the jaws between animals, then dry the tool before storing it.
Why will a tag not close properly?
The usual causes are a worn or bent pin, tags loaded the wrong way round in the jaws, or tags that are not the matching Agrihealth type. Check all three before re-tagging.
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About Agri Health
Agri Health supplies practical husbandry equipment for farms, smallholdings and yards, including livestock identification tags and the applicators used to fit them. The range is built around everyday reliability rather than fuss, with tools chosen to stand up to regular seasonal use.