Where to Get Scrapies Tags?

If you own, buy, sell, trade, or show sheep and/or goats you can order free scrapie tags and an applicator by calling 1-866- USDA-TAG or directly at 360-864-6320.

Are scrapie tags free?

White 2Xte tags and applicator are free to producer. Other colors, size and types are available via Mandatory Approved Program but producer must pay for tags. Custom-imprinted tags are normally delivered to your door from Premier within 14 days. Imprinting as shown (flock number plus animal number).

What are Scrapies tags for?

The tags enable officials to identify the place of birth of older sheep and goats whose brains, post slaughter, are diagnosed with scrapie. The tags also assist in locating the live animals born on a premise that produced an animal diagnosed with scrapie.