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Article 7 Eartags and tattoos

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(1)

Any eartag attached under this Order shall be—

(a)

either metal or plastic or a combination of metal and plastic;

(b)

tamper-proof;

(c)

printed or stamped with the letters and numbers required under this Order by a method that ensures that they are easy to read for the animal’s lifetime;

(d)

incapable of re-use; and

(e)

such that it does not interfere with the well-being of the animal.

(2)

An eartag attached under this Order shall not be coloured red unless it is a replacement eartag attached under the provisions of article 15(3)(a).

(3)

Any tattoo applied under this Order shall be designed to be legible for the life of the animal.