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Sheep Identification and Tagging

This short video explains the key sheep identification requirements from tagging lambs to completion of the holding register. It can be used as a comprehensive guide detailing what is expected from producers to meet legislative and traceability requirements.

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Cattle and Sheep Record Keeping Video Series

Related Resources

https://www.gov.scot/publications/sheep-goat-identification-traceability-guidance-keepers-scotland/pages/1/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-sheep-and-goat-ear-tag-suppliers/approved-sheep-and-goat-ear-tag-suppliers

https://www.scoteid.com/Public/Documents/sheep_identification_quick_guide.pdf

https://www.gov.scot/publications/sheep-and-goat-holding-register

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