RFID Cattle Tags with DHI-Plus

What is an RFID or an EID tag for cattle?

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or Electronic Identification (EID) tags are a simple solution for dairy operations that need to identify a lot of cows in a short amount of time.

An EID tag is a small button that contains an embedded microchip that attaches to a regular cattle tag. Each tag and chip have the same unique 15-digit number—one for visual identification and one to use with an electronic reader.

Dairy workers scan the ear tag with a handheld RFID reader that energizes the device and reads the number coded in the microchip. That information is then sent from the reader to a handheld device that holds all the data on each individual cow. The tags are durable, and with proper placement should last the life of the animal.