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| We write the animal's name on the back of the tag to make sure the tag we use for each animal matches our records. |
Ordering the tags is simple. I went to the NSEP website and called the number 1-866-USDA-TAG. We played a little phone tag (no pun intended), but the lady with the USDA was very nice and helpful. Plan ahead, because it takes a few weeks for the free tags (all you need) and free applicator to arrive in the mail.
The NSEP requires that records are kept on each marked animal such as its tag number, from whom it was bought, to whom it was sold, sex, breed, dates, and other data. In developing a registered flock, we were already keeping these records in a much more detailed manner than is required by the program. Win!
