11/06/2024
As of November 5th, 840 RFIDs will be considered the only official USDA ID type.
Cattle that will require official identification are one or more of the following:
-Traveling out of state
-Being vaccinate for bangs
-Being tested for tuberculosis, brucellosis, and influenza
-Going to shows, fairs, or exhibits that have chosen to require an official ID
Cattle that have a NUES tag(metal orange bangs or silver bright tag) before November 5th will not need to be tagged with an 840 RFID and will still be considered officially identified for their lifetime.
When purchasing 840 RFID tags, be sure to have location address and premise ID information on hand. We are happy to help with acquiring these if you will need them in the future.
Below is a link with more details on official ID requirements.
Talk to your farm vet if you have further questions!
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/CattleIdentification.aspx #:~:text=For%20imports%20to%20Wisconsin%20farms,are%20born%20to%20dairy%20cattle.
