Animal Identification Tags
Who can get official Electronic Identification (EID) tags?
Producers can purchase official 840 EID tags (previously known as RFID tags) and tag applicators directly from livestock eartag distributors or talk to your local veterinarian.
Note: in order to purchase 840 EID tags, you must have a Premises Identification Number (PIN) assigned.
Washington’s accredited veterinarians can obtain regulatory tags and forms from WSDA.
How to get EID tags
- If you have a Premises Identification Number, have forgot, or are unsure if you have one, please call (360) 725-5493 or (360) 902-7566.
- Order Tags from a manufacturer or distributor listed below.
- Allflex USA, Inc. (800) 989-8247
- All Data Tags (470) 210-4075
- Shearwell Data (800) 778-6014
- Animal Health International
- MWI Animal Health
- Cattletags.com
- CKK Outfitters
- QC Supply
- Valleyvet.com
*Note: Additional manufacturers and distributors for 840 EID tags are available by searching online for "USDA 840 Tags."
Official Electronic Identification (EID) tag
Official 840 EID for different species. Commonly used by accredited veterinarians for regulatory work in cattle. Producers can order this tag from different tag distributors.
A Federal Premises Identification Number (PIN) is required to order AIN Tags
To obtain a PIN visit our Premises Registration page.
Brucellosis official EID tag
Official 840 EID tag applied by accredited veterinarians when brucellosis vaccinating.
Non-840 official EID for certain imported cattle and bison
Only used to identify imported cattle and bison that lost their country’s official ID and need official identification.
Dairy Green tag
Washington’s Licensed Grade A milk producer option in lieu of a brand inspection. The visual only (triangle) green tag cannot be used on calves after Nov. 4, 2024. Calves identified prior to Nov. 5, 2024 may keep the tag for the lifetime of the animal.
National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) tag
Commonly called Brite or Silver-Brite Tag. Silver metal tag used by accredited veterinarians to identify livestock. Cannot be used on cattle and bison after Nov. 4, 2024. Cattle and Bison identified prior to Nov. 5, 2024, may keep the tag for the lifetime of the animal.
NUES Brucellosis tag
Orange metal tag applied by accredited veterinarians when vaccinating for brucellosis. Cannot be used on cattle and bison after Nov. 4, 2024. Cattle and Bison identified prior to Nov. 5, 2024, may keep the tag for the lifetime of the animal.
Trichomoniasis tag
Visual tag use by accredited veterinarians to identify bulls.
The Trichomoniasis year is defined as September 1 and runs through August 31, so application of the appropriate tag color will change each year on September 1. Previous year Trichomoniasis tags will be removed and replaced with the tag consistent with the current year’s test. Year-to-year continuity of bovine Trichomoniasis identification should be maintained through the recorded official ID tag number.
Trichomoniasis tag colors repeat every 5 years as follows:
Trich Year Test Period Tag Color
2025 Sep 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2025 Yellow
2026 Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026 Green
2027 Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 White
2028 Sep 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2028 Orange
2029 Sep 1, 2028 – Aug 31, 2029 Blue
2030 Sep 1, 2029 – Aug 31, 2030 Yellow
For more information visit Washington Trichomoniasis Regulations.
Scrapie tag
Official Identification for sheep and goats.
For more information call or visit USDA, Olympia (360) 753-9430 / USDA APHIS or National Institute for Animal Agriculture.
Official PIN tags
Official Identification tag option to official identify sows and boars to the premises they were kept immediately prior to entering harvest channels. *Note: this tag is not to be used for swine movements outside of harvest channels.
Official Premises Identification Number (PIN) Tags for Slaughter Swine.
- For more information visit the Pork Checkoff Swine ID website.