# The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) Order 2009, Article 7: Colour of identification devices

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Subject to paragraph (8) all electronic identification devices, other than replacement devices, injectable transponders and boluses, must be yellow and no keeper may apply a yellow identification device that is not electronic.
(2) No person may attach a red identification device to any animal, other than a replacement identification device.
(3) Where a keeper re-identifies an animal and that animal is not on its holding of birth, or the keeper does not know the holding of birth, they must use a red replacement identification device but the requirement to use a red identification device does not apply to the use of boluses or injectable transponders.
(4) Where an animal is identified by means of a bolus and a second identification device that second device must be black and have the letter “B” printed on it and a black identification device may only be used in combination with a bolus or injectable transponder.
(5) The characters on all identification devices must be a different colour from the background of the device and must be clearly legible at all times when the device is attached to an animal.
(6) Where a goat is identified by an injectable transponder and a second identification device that second device must be black and have the letter “I” printed on it.
(7) A keeper who identifies a goat with an injectable transponders must insert the transponder in the goat’s groin.
(8) No one may slaughter a goat identified with an injectable transponder for human consumption.
(9) The fixing mechanism of a yellow, red or black eartag may be of any colour.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3219/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-records-identification-and-movement-england-order-2009/article-7
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