{"product_id":"agri-health-metal-eartag-applicator-for-sheep-cattle","title":"Agri Health Metal Eartag Applicator for Sheep \u0026 Cattle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Metal Eartag Applicator — Durable Tagging Pliers for Sheep \u0026amp; Cattle\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompared 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal construction\u003c\/strong\u003e built for repeated use in working farm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Agrihealth sheep and cattle tags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e with the applicator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueeze action\u003c\/strong\u003e for controlled, repeatable tag placement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits sheep, lambs, cattle and calves\u003c\/strong\u003e with the correct tag type\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact enough to store in a handling kit, stock box or vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgri Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEartag applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTag Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth sheep and cattle tags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplicator, pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep, cattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck that your eartags are the correct Agrihealth type for this applicator.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the pin securely and confirm the jaws close cleanly and align.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean and disinfect the applicator jaws and pin before you begin.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the animal safely in a race, crush or handling pen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoad the tag halves into the applicator jaws in the correct orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition the applicator on the middle of the ear, avoiding the main ribs of cartilage and the ear edge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSqueeze firmly and fully in one movement, then release and check the tag is seated and can rotate freely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisinfect between animals, then clean, dry and store the applicator after use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tags does this applicator work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is suitable for Agrihealth sheep and cattle tags. Eartags from other systems may not seat correctly in the jaws, so check compatibility before tagging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a pin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the applicator is supplied with a pin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on both sheep and cattle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is suitable for sheep and cattle when used with the correct Agrihealth tag for that species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe applicator is made from metal, which stands up well to repeated use around the yard and handling race.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy will a tag not close properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and livestock essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Agri Health\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgri 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What tags does this applicator work with?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is suitable for Agrihealth sheep and cattle tags. 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