Holstein Association Tag ID Program www.holsteinusa.com Holstein ID tags are part of an identification system designed to provide you with a simple, efficient, and cost-effective solution for identifying animals. • Permanent • Fade-resistant • Tamper-proof • Customizable Inventory Tags Inventory tags, applied to animals when they are born, must be the official 840 tags, either a visual-only or electronic (Radio Frequency ID, or RFID) version. The official tags are marked with the USDA shield and the statement “Unlawful to remove.” Only one tag, applied at birth, needs to be official. Additional inventory tags will have the same 840 number without the official shield. You must provide a beginning herd management number. Custom Tags Custom tags include the same information as on the inventory tags, but allow producers to add unique animal or farm information. Identification tags, with customized information, are typically used as a second animal identifier when used with an inventory tag. Order your individual animal custom ID tags through the Holstein Association’s Electronic Application System (EASY) software. Correct Tag Placement The correct location for placing Holstein ID tags is pictured below. Tags are retained best when this practice is followed.
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Holstein Association
Tag IDProgram
www.holsteinusa.com
EASY ID, Holstein Association USA’s Electronic Application SYstem, lets you submit registration or Basic ID applications and orders for custom tags over the internet. If using Tag ID, customers can easily set up and assign varying tag styles to differentiate groups of animals.
EASY ID offers effortless importation of calf data from the following herd management programs: PC Dart, DHI PLUS, DC 305/Scout, DairyQuest, Westfalia Dairy Plan 5.0, CowSearch, BarnOwl/Heifer 98, DairyDat, HerdPro 5.0, and Dairy Enterprises. EASY ID maintains a database with all records that were submitted.
Individual Animal Custom ID Tags When you use EASY to submit animal ID info electronically to Holstein, EASY can place an individual animal custom ID tag order at the same time!
How to install EASY (free of charge):Download at www.holsteinusa.com
EASY SUPPORT – 800.952.5200, Ext. 4205
*Note: You must have a high speed internet connection to download this program. If you are using a dial-up connection, please call 800.952.5200, and we can mail you a CD of the program.
Animals may also be officially identified online through
the Enlight® genetic management tool, at www.enlightdairy.com. Under the ID Animals tab of the web site, users may submit the animals for official identification with Holstein Association USA, including ordering custom tags for those animals, and may order genomic testing materials for animals at the time of ID, or for animals already officially identified with the Association. Like the desktop version of EASY ID, animal information may be imported from a user’s herd management software if they prefer.
Holstein Association USA1 Holstein Place, PO Box 808 • Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808
800.952.5200 • www.holsteinusa.comHolstein Association USA, Inc. 2112207 25 12/19
Tag 1 (Official 840) Tag 2 (For Tag ID registration)RFID 840 Button Tag Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
Mini Round 840 Button Tag Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
Visual 840 Junior Tag Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
Visual 840 Large or Maxi Tag
Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
MAXI TAG
LARGE TAG
JUNIOR TAG
MINI- RFID ROUND
MAXI TAG
LARGE TAG
CUSTOM TAG
Basic ID• A low cost program to track lineage on non-
registered animals and achieve genetic goals• Simply identify the animal with at least one
Holstein official 840 tag• Enroll for only $1 per animal using EASY
Holstein ID Tags For RegistrationWhen used for registration, Holstein Tag ID program requires a combination of two approved identifiers, one of which must be a visible Large or Maxi tag. Our policy requires at least one tag be applied at birth and a second tag within six months of age.
Holstein Association ID Tag Prices Ink Jet/Laser Tags (per set), referenced by Female Tag Types EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
Tissue Sampling Units $26/box 10 TSU, plus shipping
$250/box 100 TSU, plus shipping
Recommended to purchase TSUs for no longer than one year usage at a time.
TSU Applicator $52Qualify for a free applicator, on your first order only, of 100 TSUs or more (if requested).
Holstein ID tags are part of an identification system designed to provide you with a simple, efficient, and cost-effective solution for identifying animals.
Inventory TagsInventory tags, applied to animals when they are born, must be the official 840 tags, either a visual-only or electronic (Radio Frequency ID, or RFID) version. The official tags are marked with the USDA shield and the statement “Unlawful to remove.” Only one tag, applied at birth, needs to be official. Additional inventory tags will have the same 840 number without the official shield. You must provide a beginning herd management number.
Custom TagsCustom tags include the same information
as on the inventory tags, but allow producers to add unique animal or farm information. Identification tags, with customized information, are typically used as a second animal identifier when used with an inventory tag.
Order your individual animal custom ID tags through the Holstein Association’s Electronic Application System (EASY) software.
Correct Tag Placement The correct location for placing Holstein ID tags is pictured below. Tags are retained best when this practice is followed.
All combinations will have an official 840 Tag with the remaining tags as corresponding inventory tags
The Tag/TSU combo option is printed with your Herd Management Number (HMID) on the TSU tube and the HMID as the visible identification number on your tag
Before ordering your official 840 tags, you will need a Premises ID Number, which can be obtained from
your state department of agriculture.
Tag Color Options
*Note: Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag is only available in white.
Tagger $20.75Request a free tagger, on your first order only, of 25 tags or more.
840 Official Inventory TagsStandard ID Tag
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.72 $1.62 $1.51 $1.41 $1.30Large (with large or button male) $1.51 $1.41 $1.30 $1.20 $1.15Junior (button male only) $1.25 $1.15 $1.04 $1.04 $0.99Mini Round (button male only) $0.75 $0.75 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70
Electronic ID (RFID)
Radio Frequency ID
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$2.55 $2.45 $2.34 $2.24 $2.09Farm Customized ID Tag (same customization on all tags)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.93 $1.82 $1.62 $1.46 $1.36Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.62 $1.41 $1.25 $1.20
Order through EASY with ID ApplicationIndividual Animal Customized ID Tag (customized for an individual calf)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-19 20+
$1.93 $1.72Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.51
SHIPPING CHARGES NOT INCLUDED
Holstein Association ID Tag Prices Ink Jet/Laser Tags (per set), referenced by Female Tag Types EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
Tissue Sampling Units $26/box 10 TSU, plus shipping
$250/box 100 TSU, plus shipping
Recommended to purchase TSUs for no longer than one year usage at a time.
TSU Applicator $52Qualify for a free applicator, on your first order only, of 100 TSUs or more (if requested).
Holstein ID tags are part of an identification system designed to provide you with a simple, efficient, and cost-effective solution for identifying animals.
Inventory TagsInventory tags, applied to animals when they are born, must be the official 840 tags, either a visual-only or electronic (Radio Frequency ID, or RFID) version. The official tags are marked with the USDA shield and the statement “Unlawful to remove.” Only one tag, applied at birth, needs to be official. Additional inventory tags will have the same 840 number without the official shield. You must provide a beginning herd management number.
Custom TagsCustom tags include the same information
as on the inventory tags, but allow producers to add unique animal or farm information. Identification tags, with customized information, are typically used as a second animal identifier when used with an inventory tag.
Order your individual animal custom ID tags through the Holstein Association’s Electronic Application System (EASY) software.
Correct Tag Placement The correct location for placing Holstein ID tags is pictured below. Tags are retained best when this practice is followed.
All combinations will have an official 840 Tag with the remaining tags as corresponding inventory tags
The Tag/TSU combo option is printed with your Herd Management Number (HMID) on the TSU tube and the HMID as the visible identification number on your tag
Before ordering your official 840 tags, you will need a Premises ID Number, which can be obtained from
your state department of agriculture.
Tag Color Options
*Note: Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag is only available in white.
Tagger $20.75Request a free tagger, on your first order only, of 25 tags or more.
840 Official Inventory TagsStandard ID Tag
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.72 $1.62 $1.51 $1.41 $1.30Large (with large or button male) $1.51 $1.41 $1.30 $1.20 $1.15Junior (button male only) $1.25 $1.15 $1.04 $1.04 $0.99Mini Round (button male only) $0.75 $0.75 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70
Electronic ID (RFID)
Radio Frequency ID
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$2.55 $2.45 $2.34 $2.24 $2.09Farm Customized ID Tag (same customization on all tags)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.93 $1.82 $1.62 $1.46 $1.36Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.62 $1.41 $1.25 $1.20
Order through EASY with ID ApplicationIndividual Animal Customized ID Tag (customized for an individual calf)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-19 20+
$1.93 $1.72Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.51
SHIPPING CHARGES NOT INCLUDED
Holstein Association ID Tag Prices Ink Jet/Laser Tags (per set), referenced by Female Tag Types EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
Tissue Sampling Units $26/box 10 TSU, plus shipping
$250/box 100 TSU, plus shipping
Recommended to purchase TSUs for no longer than one year usage at a time.
TSU Applicator $52Qualify for a free applicator, on your first order only, of 100 TSUs or more (if requested).
Holstein ID tags are part of an identification system designed to provide you with a simple, efficient, and cost-effective solution for identifying animals.
Inventory TagsInventory tags, applied to animals when they are born, must be the official 840 tags, either a visual-only or electronic (Radio Frequency ID, or RFID) version. The official tags are marked with the USDA shield and the statement “Unlawful to remove.” Only one tag, applied at birth, needs to be official. Additional inventory tags will have the same 840 number without the official shield. You must provide a beginning herd management number.
Custom TagsCustom tags include the same information
as on the inventory tags, but allow producers to add unique animal or farm information. Identification tags, with customized information, are typically used as a second animal identifier when used with an inventory tag.
Order your individual animal custom ID tags through the Holstein Association’s Electronic Application System (EASY) software.
Correct Tag Placement The correct location for placing Holstein ID tags is pictured below. Tags are retained best when this practice is followed.
All combinations will have an official 840 Tag with the remaining tags as corresponding inventory tags
The Tag/TSU combo option is printed with your Herd Management Number (HMID) on the TSU tube and the HMID as the visible identification number on your tag
Before ordering your official 840 tags, you will need a Premises ID Number, which can be obtained from
your state department of agriculture.
Tag Color Options
*Note: Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag is only available in white.
Tagger $20.75Request a free tagger, on your first order only, of 25 tags or more.
840 Official Inventory TagsStandard ID Tag
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.72 $1.62 $1.51 $1.41 $1.30Large (with large or button male) $1.51 $1.41 $1.30 $1.20 $1.15Junior (button male only) $1.25 $1.15 $1.04 $1.04 $0.99Mini Round (button male only) $0.75 $0.75 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70
Electronic ID (RFID)
Radio Frequency ID
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$2.55 $2.45 $2.34 $2.24 $2.09Farm Customized ID Tag (same customization on all tags)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.93 $1.82 $1.62 $1.46 $1.36Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.62 $1.41 $1.25 $1.20
Order through EASY with ID ApplicationIndividual Animal Customized ID Tag (customized for an individual calf)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-19 20+
$1.93 $1.72Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.51
SHIPPING CHARGES NOT INCLUDED
Holstein Association ID Tag Prices Ink Jet/Laser Tags (per set), referenced by Female Tag Types EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
Tissue Sampling Units $26/box 10 TSU, plus shipping
$250/box 100 TSU, plus shipping
Recommended to purchase TSUs for no longer than one year usage at a time.
TSU Applicator $52Qualify for a free applicator, on your first order only, of 100 TSUs or more (if requested).
Holstein ID tags are part of an identification system designed to provide you with a simple, efficient, and cost-effective solution for identifying animals.
Inventory TagsInventory tags, applied to animals when they are born, must be the official 840 tags, either a visual-only or electronic (Radio Frequency ID, or RFID) version. The official tags are marked with the USDA shield and the statement “Unlawful to remove.” Only one tag, applied at birth, needs to be official. Additional inventory tags will have the same 840 number without the official shield. You must provide a beginning herd management number.
Custom TagsCustom tags include the same information
as on the inventory tags, but allow producers to add unique animal or farm information. Identification tags, with customized information, are typically used as a second animal identifier when used with an inventory tag.
Order your individual animal custom ID tags through the Holstein Association’s Electronic Application System (EASY) software.
Correct Tag Placement The correct location for placing Holstein ID tags is pictured below. Tags are retained best when this practice is followed.
All combinations will have an official 840 Tag with the remaining tags as corresponding inventory tags
The Tag/TSU combo option is printed with your Herd Management Number (HMID) on the TSU tube and the HMID as the visible identification number on your tag
Before ordering your official 840 tags, you will need a Premises ID Number, which can be obtained from
your state department of agriculture.
Tag Color Options
*Note: Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag is only available in white.
Tagger $20.75Request a free tagger, on your first order only, of 25 tags or more.
840 Official Inventory TagsStandard ID Tag
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.72 $1.62 $1.51 $1.41 $1.30Large (with large or button male) $1.51 $1.41 $1.30 $1.20 $1.15Junior (button male only) $1.25 $1.15 $1.04 $1.04 $0.99Mini Round (button male only) $0.75 $0.75 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70
Electronic ID (RFID)
Radio Frequency ID
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$2.55 $2.45 $2.34 $2.24 $2.09Farm Customized ID Tag (same customization on all tags)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-49 50-99 100-499 500-1,999 2,000+
$1.93 $1.82 $1.62 $1.46 $1.36Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.62 $1.41 $1.25 $1.20
Order through EASY with ID ApplicationIndividual Animal Customized ID Tag (customized for an individual calf)
Maxi (with large or button male)
1-19 20+
$1.93 $1.72Large (with large or button male) $1.72 $1.51
SHIPPING CHARGES NOT INCLUDED
Holstein Association
Tag IDProgram
www.holsteinusa.com
EASY ID, Holstein Association USA’s Electronic Application SYstem, lets you submit registration or Basic ID applications and orders for custom tags over the internet. If using Tag ID, customers can easily set up and assign varying tag styles to differentiate groups of animals.
EASY ID offers effortless importation of calf data from the following herd management programs: PC Dart, DHI PLUS, DC 305/Scout, DairyQuest, Westfalia Dairy Plan 5.0, CowSearch, BarnOwl/Heifer 98, DairyDat, HerdPro 5.0, and Dairy Enterprises. EASY ID maintains a database with all records that were submitted.
Individual Animal Custom ID Tags When you use EASY to submit animal ID info electronically to Holstein, EASY can place an individual animal custom ID tag order at the same time!
How to install EASY (free of charge):Download at www.holsteinusa.com
EASY SUPPORT – 800.952.5200, Ext. 4205
*Note: You must have a high speed internet connection to download this program. If you are using a dial-up connection, please call 800.952.5200, and we can mail you a CD of the program.
Animals may also be officially identified online through
the Enlight® genetic management tool, at www.enlightdairy.com. Under the ID Animals tab of the web site, users may submit the animals for official identification with Holstein Association USA, including ordering custom tags for those animals, and may order genomic testing materials for animals at the time of ID, or for animals already officially identified with the Association. Like the desktop version of EASY ID, animal information may be imported from a user’s herd management software if they prefer.
Holstein Association USA1 Holstein Place, PO Box 808 • Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808
800.952.5200 • www.holsteinusa.comHolstein Association USA, Inc. 2112207 25 12/19
Tag 1 (Official 840) Tag 2 (For Tag ID registration)RFID 840 Button Tag Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
Mini Round 840 Button Tag Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
Visual 840 Junior Tag Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
Visual 840 Large or Maxi Tag
Large or Maxi tag (may be a custom tag)
MAXI TAG
LARGE TAG
JUNIOR TAG
MINI- RFID ROUND
MAXI TAG
LARGE TAG
CUSTOM TAG
Basic ID• A low cost program to track lineage on non-
registered animals and achieve genetic goals• Simply identify the animal with at least one
Holstein official 840 tag• Enroll for only $1 per animal using EASY
Holstein ID Tags For RegistrationWhen used for registration, Holstein Tag ID program requires a combination of two approved identifiers, one of which must be a visible Large or Maxi tag. Our policy requires at least one tag be applied at birth and a second tag within six months of age.
