PART 2Identification devices
Approval of identification devicesI15
Identification devices used to comply with this Order must be of a model approved by the Welsh Ministers.
Additional tags and identification devices with additional informationI26
1
At the request of a keeper, a manufacturer of identification devices may, subject to article 6(2), add supplementary information to an identification device or replacement device provided that—
a
the supplementary information is distinct from the identification code; and
b
the identification code remains legible and clearly distinguishable at all times.
2
A keeper may apply an additional tag to an animal but it must not contain the letters “UK” or bear a flockmark or herdmark, unless authorised by the Welsh Ministers.
Colour of identification devicesI37
1
All electronic identification devices, other than replacement devices and boluses, must be yellow and no keeper may apply a yellow identification device that is not electronic.
2
No person may attach a red identification device to any animal, other than a replacement identification device.
3
Where a keeper re-identifies an animal and that animal is not on its holding of birth, or the keeper does not know the holding of birth, they must use a red replacement identification device but the requirement to use a red identification device does not apply to the use of boluses.
4
Where an animal is identified by means of a bolus and a second identification device that second device must be black and a black identification device may only be used in combination with a bolus.
5
The characters on all identification devices must be a different colour from the background of the device and must be clearly legible at all times when the device is attached to an animal.
6
The fixing mechanism of a yellow, red or black eartag may be of any colour.
Destruction of identification devicesI48
1
The operator of a slaughterhouse, knackers yard, hunt kennels or rendering plant and any other person who finally disposes of an identified animal carcass must destroy in a secure manner which prevents reuse of all identification devices on animals they slaughter or otherwise dispose of.
2
Secure destruction includes the rendering of any identification device.