{"product_id":"agri-health-sheep-blank-button-flag-eartag","title":"Agri Health Sheep Blank Button \u0026 Flag Eartag","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgri Health Sheep Blank Button \u0026amp; Flag Eartag\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agri Health Sheep Blank Button \u0026amp; Flag Eartag is a two-piece visual ear tag for sheep, made up of a button component and a flag component that lock together through the ear. It is supplied blank, so shepherds, smallholders and commercial flock keepers can write on their own numbers, letters or flock details with a livestock marker pen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest for farms that want flexible, write-on identification for lambs, ewes and rams without waiting on pre-printed orders - useful for grouping, breeding records, treatment notes and general flock management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-piece button and flag set\u003c\/strong\u003e - male button and female flag components for a secure fit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlank write-on face\u003c\/strong\u003e - add your own numbering with a suitable livestock marker.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad flag panel\u003c\/strong\u003e - a clear surface that stays readable across the pen or field.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits all ages\u003c\/strong\u003e - usable on lambs through to mature ewes and rams.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplicator fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e - designed to be fitted with a compatible eartag applicator.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in France\u003c\/strong\u003e to Agri Health specification.\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep Blank Button \u0026amp; Flag Eartag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTag type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-piece visual tag (button and flag)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlank - write-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible eartag applicator required\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 \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and livestock essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard\"\u003estable and yard collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite your chosen number or identification on the blank flag with a livestock marker pen and let the ink dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoad the button and flag components into a compatible eartag applicator, checking they seat correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestrain the sheep calmly and quietly, keeping the head steady.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition the tag in the middle of the ear, between the ribs of cartilage and away from the outer edge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClose the applicator in one firm movement, then release and check the tag rotates freely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck tagged animals over the following days for irritation or lost tags, and re-tag if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these tags pre-printed with numbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are supplied blank so you can write your own numbering or flock details using a livestock marker pen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the button and the flag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flag is the broad, readable panel that sits on one side of the ear, while the button is the smaller backing component that locks it in place on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special applicator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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