Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what information I need on my tags?

DAERA guidance for Animal Identification
Animal Identification

DEFRA guidance for Cattle Identification
Animal Identification – Cattle

DEFRA guidance for Sheep & Identification
Animal Identification – Sheep

How do I make a complaint about animal identification ear tags?

Should you find you are not completely satisfied with any animal identification tags you have purchased from Countryside Livestock ID, please contact us in the first instance.

If you feel your complaint has not been dealt with to your satisfaction a form to complain officially is available for this purpose. This form is available from the Rural Payments Agency Website and BCMS by following this link Ear Tag Feedback Form (for England, Scotland , Wales). For Northern Ireland Customers, click here.