![]() The second applicator down- blue retract o matic. To be honest, my pins came from the following link. I've even been able to use certain blunt tipped pins with them. You can use any sharp tipped appicator pin- as far as I know. The crazy low cost is something that using an extra one here or there can be tollerated. Even though I feel as if they tag working around made a slightly larger than normal hole in the ear.Ītt his stage of the game, we're going 100% Hasco until they change something on us, and it becomes more expensive to use them. I did like the Ztags- but my applicator pin rusted like an SOB and so it didn't work right, Can't complain about them though. After several years, it seems that we have a complete makeover with the cowherd's tags. In regards to other tags, we've used Ztags, Allflex, YTex, you name, it we've tried it. The only extra cost, would be a sharp pin to purchase and put on any Ytex, or Allflex tagger that you have. I prefer these over any other kind of button. Now, the other complaint that some people have- is that the buttons are not self piercing- which to me I prefer as I'm often tired of having older buttons which get weak, and the pin pushes it to the side, and so you don't actually pierce the ear, but just bloody it up. To tell the truth, I've only used a few of their prenumbered tags, and after 10 years I think you'll still be able to read them, unlike some brands. unless the Ytex tags which fade after about 5 years. I really like their blank tags- use a marker and get plenty of black ink on there (double dose on each number)- and you'll never not be able to read it. but with my 4 tag tagging system (plus ear tattoo), what's one more tag? And with my bad eyes, as big as the tags can be- is a plus. Really my only complaint with them is using the extra large, cattle tags on my sheep- and the tags are simply too heavy and get ripped out. In terms of retention- SUPER in the cattle- Don't think I've ever had more than 2 or 3 fall out. We also pre-ordered 50 tags, and got the same discounted rates on them by picking them up at the show. This year, while down there- we picked up 100 cow (40) and sheep (60) tags, for a grand total of $30- tax free- show discount- and no shipping. Super great people to work with, and try to do anything to get us cheaper eartags. They also have a discount rack of seconds (both numbered and blank), which most of the time are a little off color- or have numbers imprinted on the buttons- for about half cost. Last year, I picked up about 20 free blank cow sized, 10 black calf sized, and about 15 blank sheep sized ones for FREE. They have a booth at Louisville, that we raid every year. Hands down, the best, CHEAPEST ear tags available come from hasco. Between an engraveable tag, a tattoo and a freeze brand, I always know who "she" is. Also have had fading issues with the z-tag in less than a year after theyre put in.įor cows, I have been using the Ritchie Jumbo engraveable tags with y-tex buttons and have had excellent retention with them, and obviously, they never fade. The z-tag is quick and easy to put in, and very cheap but I have had issues with the tags breaking off at the neck (where the large part of the tag tapers to the narrow part going to the ear). ![]() Ive been told you can use the same tagger for both brands of tags, you just have to change the button pin for each different kind of tag.Īs far as the z-tag, there are things I like about them. ![]() I also like the way the y-tex tags hold ink a lot better than all-flex. The neck of the tag is longer on the y-tex tags making hit hang down further from the ear thus making it easier to read. I love the piston action y-tex applicator it is very handy to use. For baby calves, I have used both but have switched exclusively to Y-tex for a lot of reasons.
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