# The Sheep and Goats Identification (England) Order 2000, Article 7: Eartags and tattoos


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2027/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-identification-england-order-2000/article-7
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