Implementation of Bovine Electronic Identification (Bovine EID) in Wales

The proposals include:

• all calves must have a statutory EID ear tag
• bovine EID tags can be read visually and will be available as a flag, button or metal tag type
• a new cattle identification numbering format
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) tagging - the number programmed on the chip will be the same number printed on the tag

Implementation in Wales is not expected to be until 2027 at the earliest.