Document Type
Other
Publication Date
6-1-2006
Keywords
beef cattle, radio frequency identification, ear tags, microantenna
Extension Number
ExEx 2051
Department
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Description
Individual identification of cattle can be accomplished using various techniques such as ear tags, freeze brands, or tattoos. One of the newer methods in the cattle industry is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ear tags. Radio frequency identification is any electronic identification system comprising a transponder containing a microantenna that, when read at a specific radio frequency, emits a signal containing a unique electronic code. The three common physical forms of RFID transponders are ear tags, injectable transponders, and rumen boluses. All of these RFID transponders contain an integrated circuit, antenna, and some form of protection for these parts. At present, ear tags are the method primarily used by livestock producers.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Julie and Vaith, Kevin, "Radio Frequency Identificaiton for Beef Cattle" (2006). SDSU Extension Extra Archives. 74.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_extra/74
Comments
June 2006.