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Code of Federal Regulations Title 9. Animals and Animal Products § 9.2.51 Form of official tag

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The official tag shall be made of a durable alloy such as brass, bronze, or steel, or of a durable plastic. Aluminum of a sufficient thickness to assure the tag is durable and legible may also be used. The tag shall be one of the following shapes:

(1) Circular in shape and not less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter, or

(2) Oblong and flat in shape, not less than 2 inches by 3/4 inch and riveted to an acceptable collar.

(b) Each tag shall have the following information embossed or stamped on so that it is easily readable:

(1) The letters “USDA”;

(2) Numbers identifying the State and dealer, exhibitor, or research facility (e.g., 39–AB);  and

(3) Numbers identifying the animal (e.g., 82488).

(c) Official tags shall be serially numbered. No individual dealer or exhibitor shall use any identification tag number more than once within a 5–year period.

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