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6 CCIA Approved RFID Tags
Available For Use in Cattle Identification Program

The six approved electronic tags are:

*         Allflex FDX

*         Allflex HDX

*         Destron Fearing etag FDX

*         Reyflex

*          Y-Tex TechStar II tag FDX

*         Zee Tags

Pictures of CCIA Approved RFID Tags

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has currently approved 6 RFID tag options for use in the Canadian Cattle Identification Program. These tags have been tested under trial conditions and have met the Program’s criteria for retention, readability and ability to withstand tampering.

*         CCIA Tag Standards and Specifications (pdf)

*         Conditionally Verified Readers (pdf)
*New- Ag-Info Link Tag Tracker First CCIA Verified Reader*

*         Canadian Radio Frequency Identification Reader Program

Tags are available through retailers of farm supplies, veterinarians, and other industry organizations. Further information on cost and availability of tags can be obtained by contacting tag manufacturers.

For further information about tags contact:

Allflex
Ph: 800-252-7547 (Kane Vet Supplies)
Ph: 877-678-3331 (Protech Identification)

Destron Fearing (Duflex and Snap Tags)
Ph: 800-328-0118
Fax: 800-328-4565
Ph: 780-451-6517 (Compass Animal Health)

Ketchum Manufacturing Inc. (Reyflex)
Ph: 613-342-8455
Fax: 613-342-7550

Y-Tex
Ph: 307-587-5515
Fax: 307-527-6433

Zee tag New Zealand
Ph: +64-9-414-1790
Fax: +64-9-414-1794


 

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