# The Sheep and Goats Identification (Wales) Regulations 2000, Regulation 6: Eartags and tattoos


(1) Any eartag attached under these Regulations 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 number required under these Regulations 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 these Regulations shall not be coloured red unless it is a replacement eartag attached under the provisions of regulation 14(3)(a).
(3) Any tattoo applied under these Regulations shall be designed to be legible for the life of the animal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2000/2335/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-identification-wales-regulations-2000/regulation-6
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