Livestock Identification Supplies

Make keeping track of your livestock easier with identification supplies, such as ear tags and hog rings. Find them and more livestock products at Tractor Supply, where you can find whatever you need for living Life Out Here. Explore our variety of livestock identification supplies in store or online, and learn how they can assist in managing your animals.

Keeping Your Livestock Tagged and Organized

Whether you need to identify your livestock for disease control, breeding purposes or tracking productivity, our selection of livestock identification products will come in handy. As America’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, we know the products you need for raising livestock and make it our mission to bring them to you. Find an array of livestock identification supplies in our stock, including:

Ear Tags

Our ear tags help you mark your cattle, hogs and other livestock for easy identification, tracking and distinction. We have options in different colors so you can quickly know which type of animal you’re looking at, as well as numbered tags that let you know which animal is which. Some options even feature insect control properties, so you can identify and protect your livestock at the same time. We also carry related items, such as tag ink pens and tag removal tools for added convenience.

Hog Rings and Tools

Hog rings are metal rings that can be used for many purposes on your farm, including temporary identification for your livestock. They can also help prevent pigs from rooting in pastures and feedlots and be used to fasten or secure fences and other items. Our range of hog rings and tools offers various sturdy materials, including cast iron, copper and steel, and we sell pliers and ringers for applying and removing them.

Tag Applicators

Make applying identification tags to your cattle and hogs easier with our selection of tag applicators. We provide no-snag designs, applicator pins, options for two-piece tags and even tag removal tools. You can also find ear notchers for your hogs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Livestock Identification Products

Why is it important to identify your livestock?

Identifying your livestock is important for several reasons, including controlling the spread of diseases by marking infected animals, helping to prevent animal theft and tracking animal performance. Identification supplies can also help identify animals with antibiotic residue for food safety.

Where should you place ear tags on your livestock?

When placing ear tags on your livestock, it’s important to place them properly to prevent snags and pulling. Generally, ear tags should be placed in the middle third of the ear, between the upper and lower parts, avoiding the tip of the ear and the area right near the head.

How do you apply an ear tag?

After ensuring your ear tag is the right size and type for your animal, you should clean the animal's ear and the applicator with a disinfectant solution to reduce the risk of infection. Once positioning your animal, insert the tag in the middle part of its ear. With the tag attached, rotate it to make sure it moves freely.

Find Identification Supplies for Your Livestock at Tractor Supply

Stock up on our livestock identification supplies to make identifying your animals a breeze. To find the items you need, stop into your local Tractor Supply store today or browse our selection online.