CSIP TAGS
Shearwell or Allflex Tags
All animals must bear and approved CSIP ear tag. If you choose a single tag, you must also have a tattoo number for your registrations papers. CSBA members may use a double tagging system with two tags approved and bearing the official identification number under the Canadian Sheep Identification Program as an alternative for tattooing registered sheep.
The yellow Shearwell data tag and the yellow Allflex button / dangle sheep tag are the only Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags currently approved for use in the Canadian Sheep Identification Program (CSIP).
Lost a Shearwell tag? Order a replacement here. (Allflex are not providing replacement tags).
All sheep and lambs must bear an approved CSIP ear tag before they leave their farm of origin. This includes animals leaving the premises temporarily (e.g. exhibitions, veterinarian clinics, community pastures). It is illegal to transport animals not bearing an approved tag.
For more info on the CSIP program tag levy, go to www.cansheep.ca
Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers
Locations to purchase CSF approved RFID tags in Canada
British Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba producers contact:
CCWG Livestock Supplies, Lethbridge County, AB
1-800-567-3693 lethbridge@ccwg.ca
Saskatchewan producers contact:
SK Sheep Development Board, Saskatoon, SK
306-933-5200 sheepdb@sasktel.net
Ontario producers contact:
CCWG Livestock Supplies & Equestrian Centre, Carleton Place, ON
1-800-488-2714 carletonplace@ccwg.ca
CCWG Livestock Supplies, Cookstown, ON
1-866-458-4800 cookstown@ccwg.ca
CCWG Livestock Supplies, Waterloo, ON
519-888-8299 waterloo@ccwg.ca
Atlantic producers contact:
Antigonish Farm & Garden Co-op, NS
902-863-1436 antigsh-mgr@co-opsonline.com
CSIP tag pricing includes any provincial check off and or CSF levy, if applicable.
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