Approved Animal Indicators

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Context

Identification and movement recording and reporting requirements for animals are covered under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations. The approval of animal indicators is guided by the Animal Indicator Approval and Revocation Framework available upon request at: cfia.trace-trace.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

Recommendations for the approval of animal indicators are made by responsible administrators.

Markings on approved animal indicators

Animal indicators approved under the national Livestock Identification and Traceability program must bear the trademark of the responsible administrator or country designation under ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard ("CA" for Canada) and, an identification number unique to the animal or to a group of animals.

Trademark of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency — Figure 1: Trade-mark of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA), administrator responsible for the bison, beef bovine and ovine components of the National Livestock Identification and Traceability Program

Trademark of PigTrace — Figure 2: Trade-mark of PigTrace, an agency of the Canadian Pork Council, administrator responsible for the pig component of the National Livestock Identification and Traceability Program

Figure 3: Trade-mark of DairyTrace, administered by Lactanet Canada, administrator responsible for the dairy bovine component of the National Livestock Identification and Traceability Program

Identification number unique to an animal

Identification numbers unique to an animal must follow the ISO 11784 standard (see Figure 3).

Figure 3: ISO 11784 standard number format

One of the requirements of the ISO 11784 standard is for the Competent Authority (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency – CFIA) "to ensure the uniqueness of the national identification code. If necessary number series may be allocated to species and/or manufacturers, but this will not be standardized. Ideally every country should maintain a central database in which all issued codes are stored, together with a reference to the database where the information concerning the associated animal can be retrieved".

To ensure the uniqueness, the CFIA has allocated ranges of identification numbers based on species.

Ranges of ISO 11784 standard identification numbers per animal species

Bovine: 124,000,000,000,001 – 124,000,299,999,999
Bison: 124,000,300,000,000 – 124,000,304,999,999
Ovine:
- 124,000,310,000,000 – 124,000,319,999,999
- 124,000,500,000,000 – 124,000,549,999,999
Cervid: 124,000,330,000,000 – 124,000,334,999,999
Caprine: 124,000,340,000,000 – 124,000,344,999,999
Pig: 124,000,400,000,000 – 124,000,499,999,999
Equine: 124,000,550,000,000 – 124,000,559,999,999

Identification number unique to a group of animals

A herd mark is made up of five (5) alpha-numeric characters and corresponds to an identification number unique to a group of animals that originate from the same site. Currently, herd marks may only be issued to identify groups of pigs. The below provides information on the herd mark allocation for pigs.

Pig herd mark allocation

Province	Herd mark range
Newfoundland and Labrador	9xyx4
Nova Scotia	6xyx9
Prince Edward Island	{0-4}xyx2
New Brunswick	7xyx4
Quebec	{0-8}xyx0 xxyx1 xxyx3
Ontario	xxyx5 xxyx7 {1-5}xyx9
Manitoba	xxyx8 {5-7}xyx2
Saskatchewan	{0-6}xyx4 Exyx4 Vxyx4
Alberta	xxyx6
British Columbia	9xyx0
Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories	8xyx4

x: a letter or a digit; y: a digit, D or E

Foreign animal indicators deemed equivalent to Canadian approved indicators

Foreign animal indicators deemed equivalent by the CFIA to indicators approved under the Canadian livestock identification and traceability program are considered to be approved under the Health of Animals Regulations. As such, bison, bovine, ovine and pigs imported to Canada and bearing equivalent foreign animal indicators are not required to be identified with a Canadian approved indicator when imported. Hereafter is a list of foreign animal indicators considered approved under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations:

Electronic ear tags (either half-duplex or full-duplex frequency) with an official identification number following the ISO 11784 standard, which includes the code of the country where the indicator was issued following the ISO 3166-1 numeric standard that are applied to bison and bovine imported from a foreign country;
Non-electronic and electronic (either half-duplex or full-duplex frequency) ear tags with an official identification number following the ISO 11784 standard, which includes the code of the country where the indicator was issued following the ISO 3166-1 numeric standard that are applied to ovine imported from a foreign country;
Non-electronic and electronic (either half-duplex or full-duplex frequency) ear tags with an official identification number following the ISO 11784, which include the code of the country where the indicator was issued following the ISO 3166-1 numeric standard that are applied to pigs and farmed wild boars imported from a foreign country;
Slap tattoos with an official identification number allocated to a herd or location that is unique in Canada and the United States of America, and that are applied to pigs and farmed wild boars imported from the United States of America for immediate slaughter, and;
Sub-cutaneous microchips with an official identification number following the ISO 11784 standard, with includes a manufacturer's code or the code of the country where the indicator was issued following the ISO 3166-1 numeric standard that are applied to pigs and farmed wild boars imported from a foreign country for research, entertainment or for a person's company.

Approved indicators (tags) for bovine

The means of identifying animals listed below are approved tags for bovine and approved indicators for bovine (an animal, other than an embryo or a fertilized egg, of the species Bos taurus or Bos indicus).

Approved technology: HDX and FDX

Approved manner to identify: ear tag with marking and identification number unique to the animal facing forward

Scope of approval: the indicators listed under this section are approved for all types of domestic movement of bovine and bovine carcasses, and their export.

Historical information on the approval of tags and indicators for bovine:
Date of revision	Description of revision
Between December 2000 and November 2010	Approval of tags BOV-00-00 (bar-coded), BOV-01-01, BOV-01-02, BOV-01-03, BOV-01-04, BOV-01-05, BOV-01-06, BOV-01-07, BOV-01-07A, BOV-01-08, BOV-02-01, BOV-03-01, BOV-04-01, BOV-04-02, BOV-01-09, BOV-01-10, BOV-01-11, BOV-01-16, BOV-01-17, BOV-01-18, BOV-01-19, BOV-01-20
2010-07-01	Revocation of tags BOV-00-0R, BOV-01-1R, BOV-01-2R, BOV-01-3R, BOV-01-4R, BOV-01-5R, BOV-01-6R, BOV-01-7R, BOV-01-8R, BOV-01-9R
2011-03-13	Addition of BOV-04-02 as an approved tag CFIA code for tag BOV-04-01 modified Revised manufacturer's code for BOV-01-03 Revised manufacturer's code for BOV-01-05 Notification that tags BOV-01-16, BOV-01-17, BOV-01-18 and BOV-01-19 are no longer sold and gradually being phased out of the program Approval of tags BOV-01-21, BOV-01-22, BOV-01-23, BOV-01-24, BOV-01-25, BOV-01-26, BOV-01-27 and BOV-01-28
2011-08-05	Approval of tag BOV-01-03A (now BOV-01-24) Modification of pictures for BOV-01-20
2011-09-22	CFIA code for tag BOV-01-03A modified CFIA code for tags BOV-01-21, BOV-01-22, BOV-01-23, BOV-01-24, BOV-01-25, BOV-01-26, BOV-01-27 BOV-01-28 modified Approval of tags BOV-01-21C, BOV-01-22C, BOV-01-23C, BOV-01-24C and BOV-02-02
2012-03-20	Approval of tags BOV-01-26A and BOV-01-26B Notification that tags BOV-01-12, BOV-01-13, BOV-01-14 and BOV-01-15 are no longer sold and gradually being phased out of the program
2013-04-22	CFIA code for tags BOV-01-21B, BOV-01-22B, BOV-01-23B, BOV-01-24B, BOV-01-25B, BOV-01-26B modified Approval of tags BOV-01-21D and BOV-01-21E
2013-11-21	Revocation of tags BOV-01-10R and BOV-01-11R
2015-02-09	Notification that tags BOV-01-02, BOV-01-07, BOV-01-08, BOV-01-10, BOV-01-11, BOV-01-20, BOV-01-21A, BOV-01-21D, BOV-01-21E, BOV-01-22A, BOV-01-23A, BOV-01-24A, BOV-01-26A, BOV-01-26B, and BOV-05-01 are no longer sold and gradually being phased out of the program Approval of tags BOV-01-03A, BOV-01-07A, BOV-01-24A, BOV-01-27, BOV-01-28, BOV-01-29, BOV-01-30, BOV-01-32, BOV-01-33, BOV-01-34, BOV-01-35, BOV-01-36, BOV-01-37, BOV-05-02
2015-10-15	Approval of tags BOV-01-38, BOV-01-39 and BOV-01-40 Revocation of tags BOV-01-12R, BOV-01-13R, BOV-01-14R, and BOV-01-15R
2015-11-19	Approval of tag BOV-01-03B
2016-08-24	Approval of tag BOV-01-03C
2017-04-03	Approval of tag BOV-01-03D
2017-11-20	Approval of tags BOV-05-03, BOV-08-01A, BOV-08-01B Revocation of tag BOV-01-20R
2018-11-27	Approval of tags BOV-08-02, BOV-08-03, BOV-08-04, BOV-08-05, BOV-01-05A
2019-11-29	Approval of tag BOV-08-06 Notification that tag BOV-03-01 is no longer sold and is gradually being phased out of the program
2020-07-06	Approval of tags BOV-01-03A1, BOV-01-3B1, BOV-01-03C1, BOV-01-03D1, BOV-01-05A1, BOV-01-21C1, BOV-01-22C1, BOV-01-24C1, BOV-01-25A, BOV-01-28A, BOV-01-29A, BOV-01-30A, BOV-01-31A, BOV-01-33A, BOV-01-37A, BOV-01-38A, BOV-01-39A, BOV-01-40A, BIS-01-03A
2020-10-05	Approval of tags BOV-01-41, BOV-01-42, BOV-01-43, BOV-01-44, BOV-01-45, BOV-01-46, BOV-01-47, BOV-01-48, BOV-01-49 Removal of tags BOV-01-38A and BOV-01-39A (which were never offered for sale)
2021-06-30	Approval of tags BOV-02-03 and BOV-06-01
2022-05-20	Approval of tag BOV-09-01
2022-10-24	Revised technology for BOV-09-01 (was previously listed as FDX-B)
2023-02-15	Approval of tag BOV-01-43A

Ear tags

Organization allocating identification numbers: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency

Manufacturer: Allflex

BOV-01-01 CCIA ISO FDX/Small set; manufacturer's code: F11S11000000

BOV-01-02 CCIA ISO HDX/Small set; manufacturer's code: CA-E11S110000001 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-03 CCIA ISO FDX2/Small set; manufacturer's code: CA-B11S11000000

BOV-01-03A CCIA ISO FDX2/Small set; recommended for Limousin breed; manufacturer's code: LM-G11S71000000

BOV-01-03A1 CCIA ISO FDX2/Small set; recommended for Limousin breed; manufacturer's code: LM-G11H71000000

BOV-01-03B CCIA ISO FDX+ Tag recommended for Gelbvieh breed; manufacturer's code: GB-G11S31000000

BOV-01-03B1 CCIA ISO FDX+ Tag recommended for Gelbvieh breed; manufacturer's code: GB-G11H31000000

BOV-01-03C CCIA ISO FDX+ Tag recommended for Hereford breed; manufacturer's code: HF-G11S61000000

BOV-01-03C1 CCIA ISO FDX+ Tag recommended for Hereford breed; manufacturer's code: HF-G11H61000000

BOV-01-03D CCIA ISO FDX+ Tag recommended for Simmental breed; manufacturer's code: SM-G11S51000000-25

BOV-01-03D1 CCIA ISO FDX+ Tag recommended for Simmental breed; manufacturer's code: SM-G11H51000000

BOV-01-04 CCIA recommended for Angus breed/Small Set; FDX; manufacturer's code: CG-F11S41000000

BOV-01-05 CCIA recommended for Angus breed/Small Set; FDX+; manufacturer's code: CG-B11S41000000

BOV-01-05A CCIA recommended for Angus breed/Small Set; new Angus logo; FDX+; manufacturer's code: CG-G11S41000000

BOV-01-05A1 CCIA recommended for Angus breed/Small Set; new Angus logo; FDX+; manufacturer's code: CG-G11H41000000

BOV-01-06 CCIA recommended for Charolais breed/Small Set; manufacturer's code: CC-F11S21000000

BOV-01-07 New Brunswick/Junior Large/Junior set; manufacturer's code: NEJ21L23J23/J22L22J231 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-07A New Brunswick/Junior Large/Junior set; manufacturer's code: NEA21J21L23J23

BOV-01-08 BIO (Ontario) – Regular EID set; manufacturer's code: BE21J31X31J311 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-25 CCIA FDX Plus Ultra EID Tag; manufacturer's code: G11S11000000

BOV-01-25A CCIA FDX Plus Ultra EID Tag; manufacturer's code: CA-G11H11000000

BOV-01-27 CCIA Combo Tag MaxiEID; manufacturer's code: CA-GX23L23000000

BOV-01-37 CCIA ISO HDX/Small set; manufacturer's code: CA-EA11S11000000

BOV-01-37A CCIA ISO HDX/Small set; manufacturer's code: CA-EA11H11000000

Manufacturer: Destron Fearing

BOV-02-01 Destron Fearing etag FDX TX 12202 (CAESet2206L) ^Footnote 1

BOV-02-02 Destron Fearing FDX Plus Ultra EID Tag; manufacturer's code: 727-5008-02

BOV-02-03 Destron Fearing FDX Plus Ultra EID Tag; manufacturer's code: CAESETDMR22-10, CAESETDMR22-25, CAESETDMR22-100

Manufacturer: Reyflex

BOV-03-01 ^Footnote 1

Manufacturer: Y-Tex

BOV-04-01 Y-Tex TechStar II tag FDX; Model 8112124020

BOV-04-02 Y-Tex TechStar II tag FDX; Model 8112124 ^Footnote 1

Manufacturer: Zee Tag

BOV-05-01 Zee Tag FDX RFID tag; Model RF-5907T60HAYE02 ^Footnote 1

BOV-05-02 Zee Tag FDX FET RFID tag; Model 700-2401-054

BOV-05-03 Zee Tag FDX-B RFID tag recommended for Hereford breed; manufacturer's code: 100KIT M204 red/F218 FDX-B EM4305 yellow

Manufacturer: Shearwell

BOV-06-01 Shearwell MET RFID 1-piece tag; manufacturer's code: METYWHSP00

Manufacturer: Datamars Temple

BOV-08-01A Datamars Temple ComfortEar Tag FDX-B; manufacturer's code: 700 2004-212 and 700 2004-213

BOV-08-01B Datamars Temple ComfortEar Tag HDX; manufacturer's code: 700 2004-214 and 700 2004-215

BOV-08-02 Datamars ComfortEar FDX Limousin Branded Indicator; manufacturer's code: 700 2501-549

BOV-08-03 Datamars ComfortEar FDX Simmental Branded Indicator; manufacturer's code: 700 2501-548

BOV-08-04 Datamars ComfortEar FDX CCIA Angus Branded indicator; manufacturer's code: 700 2501-547

BOV-08-05 Datamars ComfortEar FDX Shorthorn Branded Indicator; manufacturer's code: 700 2501-550

BOV-08-06 Datamars ComfortEar FDX-B CCIA Gelbveih Branded Indicator, manufacturer's code: 700 2501‐563

Manufacturer: Leader

BOV-09-01 Leader HDX CCIA, manufacturer's code: OFEIDCMB

Organization allocating identification numbers: Lactanet Canada (previously National Livestock Identification for Dairy)

Manufacturer: Allflex

BOV-01-09 Holstein Canada Regular EID – full set; manufacturer's code: HAC CE22J23L22L23

BOV-01-10 Holstein Canada Regular EID – EID couple; manufacturer's code: HAC CE22J23000000 (also referred to CE22J23X23L23 and CE22J23L22L23 if purchased with a non-RFID secondary tag bearing the same identification number) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-11 Holstein Canada Regular EID – EID Replacement; manufacturer's code: HAC RE22J23000000 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-21D Holstein Canada Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: CE22U23U22U23 (marking 1) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-21E Holstein Canada Ultraflex Tag – HDX, Replacement; manufacturer's code: RE22U23000000 (marking 1) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-26A Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – full set; manufacturer's code: CDX23L23X23L23 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-26B Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – EID Replacement; manufacturer's code: RDX23L23000000 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-32 Holstein Canada Regular EID – EID couple; manufacturer's code: CEA22J23000000 (also referred to CEA22J23L22L23 or CEA22J23X23L23 if purchased with a non-RFID secondary tag bearing the same identification number)

BOV-01-33 Holstein Canada Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: CEA22U23U22U23 (marking 1)

BOV-01-33A Holstein Canada Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: CEA22V23U22V23 or CEA22V23UX23V23

BOV-01-34 Holstein Canada Ultraflex Tag – HDX, Replacement; manufacturer's code: REA22U23000000 (marking 1)

BOV-01-35 Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – full set; manufacturer's code: CEX23L23X23L23

BOV-01-36 Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – EID Replacement; manufacturer's code: REX23L23000000

BOV-01-40 Holstein Canada Combo, panel and Ultraflex male part; manufacturer's code: CUXU23UX23U23

BOV-01-40A Holstein Canada Combo, panel and Ultraflex male part; manufacturer's code: CUXV23UX23V23 or RUX23V23000000

BOV-01-41 DairyTrace Combo Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: DTEA22V23U22V23 or DTEA22V23UX23V23 or DTBEA22U23000000 – marking 1 or RDTEA22V23000000 (replacement tag)

BOV-01-42 DairyTrace Ultraflex Combo, panel and Ultraflex male part Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: DTUXV23UX23V23 or RDTUX23V23000000 (replacement tag)

BOV-01-43 DairyTrace Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: DTBEA22U23000000 – marking 2

BOV-01-43A DairyTrace Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: DTBEA22V25000000

Organization allocating identification numbers: Attestra

Manufacturer: Allflex

BOV-01-16 ATQ Regular Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV023/025/026 (marking 1) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-17 ATQ Regular Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV023/025/026 (marking 2) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-18 ATQ Regular Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV023/025/026 (marking 3) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-19 ATQ Tag recommended for Angus breed, HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV029/030 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-21A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV031/032/033/034 (marking 1) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-21B ATQ Ultraflex Tag – FDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV041/042/043/044 (marking 1)

BOV-01-21C ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV051/052/053/054 (marking 1)

BOV-01-21C1 ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV141/142/143/144 (marking 1)

BOV-01-22A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV031/032/033/034 (marking 2) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-22B ATQ Ultraflex Tag – FDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV041/042/043/044 (marking 2)

BOV-01-22C ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV051/052/053/054 (marking 2)

BOV-01-22C1 ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV141/142/143/144 (marking 2)

BOV-01-23A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV031/032/033/034 (marking 3) ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-23B ATQ Ultraflex Tag – FDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV041/042/043/044 (marking 3)

BOV-01-23C ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV051/052/053/054 (marking 3)

BOV-01-23C1 ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV141/142/143/144 (marking 3)

BOV-01-24A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX, recommended for Angus breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV035/036 ^Footnote 1

BOV-01-24B ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX, recommended for Angus breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV045/046

BOV-01-24C ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID, recommended for Angus breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV055/056

BOV-01-24C1 ATQ FDX Plus Ultra EID, recommended for Angus breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV145/146

BOV-01-28 ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV061/062/063/064 (marking 1)

BOV-01-28A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV131/132/133/134 (marking 1)

BOV-01-29 ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV061/062/063/064 (marking 2)

BOV-01-29A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV131/132/133/134 (marking 2)

BOV-01-30 ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV061/062/063/064 (marking 3)

BOV-01-30A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV131/132/133/134 (marking 3)

BOV-01-31 ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX, recommended for Angus breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV065/066

BOV-01-31A ATQ Ultraflex Tag – HDX, recommended for Angus breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV135/136

BOV-01-38 ATQ Ultraflex Tag; HDX, recommended for Limousin breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV035L

BOV-01-39 ATQ Ultraflex Tag; FDX, recommended for Limousin breed; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV045L

BOV-01-44 ATQ DairyTrace HDX Tag; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV/233/234 – Marking 1

BOV-01-45 ATQ DairyTrace HDX Tag; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV/233/234 – Marking 2

BOV-01-46 ATQ DairyTrace HDX Tag; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV/233/234 – Marking 3

BOV-01-47 ATQ DairyTrace FDX Tag; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV/243/244 – Marking 1

BOV-01-48 ATQ DairyTrace FDX Tag; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV/243/244 – Marking 2

BOV-01-49 ATQ DairyTrace FDX Tag; manufacturer's code: ATQBOV/243/244 – Marking 3

CFIA code: BOV-01-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-F11S11000000
Name, other reference	CCIA ISO FDX/Small set
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-E11S11000000
Name, other reference	CCIA ISO HDX/Small set
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	as of January 2015, this tag is gradually being phased-out of the program and replaced by BOV-01-37 which has the same markings but with a new inlay

CFIA code: BOV-01-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-B11S11000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-03A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	LM-G11S71000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and pink male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Limousin breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-03A1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	LM-G11H71000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and pink male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as BOV-01-03A but the male portion has been replaced. The indicator is recommended for the Limousin breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-08-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2501-549
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and pink male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2018-11-27
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Limousin breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-03B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	GB-G11S31000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and orange male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2015-11-19
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Gelbvieh breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

Picture - CFIA code: BOV-01-3B. Description follows.

CFIA code: BOV-01-03B1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	GB-G11H31000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and orange male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as BOV-01-03B but the male portion has been replaced. The indicator is recommended for the Gelbvieh breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

Picture - CFIA code: BOV-01-3B1. Description follows.

CFIA code: BOV-08-06

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2501-563
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX-B ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and orange male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2019-11-29
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Gelbveih breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-09-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Leader
Manufacturer's code	OFEIDCMB
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2022-05-20
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-03C

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	HF-G11S61000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and red male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2016-08-24
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Hereford breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-03C1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	HF-G11H61000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and red male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as BOV-01-03C but the male portion has been replaced. The indicator is recommended for the Hereford breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-03D

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	SM-G11S51000000-25
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX2 ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and blue male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2017-04-03
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Simmental breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-03D1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	SM-G11H51000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX2 ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and blue male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as BOV-01-03D but the male portion has been replaced. The indicator is recommended for the Simmental breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-08-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2501-548
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and blue male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2018-11-27
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Simmental breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-04

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CG-F11S41000000
Name, other reference	CCIA Angus/small set
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and green male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-05

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CG-B11S41000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and green male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-05A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CG-G11S41000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and green male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2018-11-27
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-05A1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CG-G11H41000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and green male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as BOV-01-05A but the male portion has been replaced. The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-08-04

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2501-547
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and green male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2018-11-27
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-06

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CC-F11S21000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and white male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Charolais breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-08-05

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2501-550
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part and purple male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2018-11-27
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Shorthorn breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-07

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	NE21J21L23J23
Name, other reference	New Brunswick tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	white
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015 and replaced by BOV-01-07A which has the same markings but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-07A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	NEA21J21L23J23
Name, other reference	New Brunswick tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	white
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-07 but with a new inlay

CFIA code: BOV-01-08

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	BE21J31X32J31
Name, other reference	Beef Improvement Ontario (BIO)
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015

CFIA code: BOV-01-25

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	G11S11000000
Name, other reference	FDX+ Ultra EID Tag
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2011-08-05
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-25A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-G11H11000000
Name, other reference	FDX+ Ultra EID Tag
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as BOV-01-25 but the male portion has been replaced.

CFIA code: BOV-01-27

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-GX23L23000000
Name, other reference	Beef cattle Combo Tag MaxiEID
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-37

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-EA11S11000000
Name, other reference	Beef HDX, small set
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-02 but with a new inlay

CFIA code: BOV-01-37A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CA-EA11H11000000
Name, other reference	Beef HDX, small set
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-37 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-02-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Destron Fearing
Manufacturer's code	CAESet2206L
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program.

CFIA code: BOV-02-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Destron Fearing
Manufacturer's code	727-5008-02
Name, other reference	Ultra
Technology and manner to identify	Ear tag, FDX+
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2011-09-22
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-02-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Destron Fearing
Manufacturer's code	CAESETDMR22-10, CAESETDMR22-25, CAESETDMR22-100
Name, other reference	Ultra
Technology and manner to identify	Ear tag, FDX+
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2021-06-30
Note	Redesign version of BOV-02-02

CFIA code: BOV-03-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Reyflex
Manufacturer's code	n/a
Name, other reference	Model ReyFid Button
Technology and manner to identify	Electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program.

CFIA code: BOV-04-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Y-Tex
Manufacturer's code	8112124020
Name, other reference	Y-Tex TechStar II
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-04-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Y-Tex
Manufacturer's code	8112124
Name, other reference	Y-Tex TechStar II
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program.

CFIA code: BOV-05-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Zee Tag
Manufacturer's code	RF-5907T60HAYE02
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2005-06-27
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015. Has been replaced by BOV-05-02 which has the same markings but has a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-05-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Zee Tag
Manufacturer's code	700-2401-054
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-05-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Zee Tag
Manufacturer's code	100KIT M204 red /F218 FDX-B EM4305 yellow
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow female part, red male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Hereford breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-06-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Shearwell
Manufacturer's code	METYWHSP00
Name, other reference	1-piece tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2021-06-30
Note	1-piece metal loop tag

CFIA code: BOV-08-01A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2004-212 (with 25 units) 700 2004-213 (with 100 units)
Name, other reference	Comfort Ear Tag
Technology and manner to identify	FDX-B ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-08-01B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Datamars Temple
Manufacturer's code	700 2004-214 (with 25 units) 700 2004-215 (with 100 units)
Name, other reference	Comfort Ear Tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow, with black female part bottom
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-09

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CE22J23L22L23
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada Regular EID – full set
Technology and manner to identify	RFID ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-10

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CE22J23000000 (also referred to CE22J23X23L23 and CE22J23L22L23 if purchased with a non-RFID secondary tag bearing the same identification number)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	RFID ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015, and is being replaced by BOV-01-32 which has the same markings but a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-11

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	RE22J23000000
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada Regular EID – EID Retagging
Technology and manner to identify	RFID ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015. Replacement tag.

CFIA code: BOV-01-21D

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CE22U23U22U23
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2013-04-22
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015 and replaced by BOV-01-33 which has the same markings but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-21E

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	RE22U23000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	white
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2013-04-22
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015, and replaced by BOV-01-34 which has the same markings but with a new inlay. Replacement tag.

CFIA code: BOV-01-26A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CDX23L23X23L23
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – full set
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2012-03-20
Note	The approval of this resulted from a chip replacement of tag BOV-01-12. This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015 and replaced by BOV-01-35 which has the same markings but a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-26B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	RDX23L23000000
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – EID Replacement
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2012-03-20
Note	The approval of this tag resulted from a chip replacement of tag BOV-01-15. This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015, and replaced by BOV-01-36 which has the same markings but with a new inlay. Replacement tag.

CFIA code: BOV-01-32

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CEA22J23000000 (also referred to CEA22J23L22L23 or CEA22J23X23L23 if purchased with a non-RFID secondary tag bearing the same identification number)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-10 but with a new inlay

CFIA code: BOV-01-33

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CEA22U23U22U23
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-21D but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-33A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CEA22V23U22V23 or CEA22V23UX23V23
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-33 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-34

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	REA22U23000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-21E but with new inlay. Replacement tag.

CFIA code: BOV-01-35

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CEX23L23X23L23
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – full set
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-26A but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-36

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	REX23L23000000
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada Combo Tag MaxiEID – EID Replacement
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-26B but with new inlay. Replacement tag.

CFIA code: BOV-01-40

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CUXU23UX23U23
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada, combo of panel and Ultraflex male part
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2015-10-15
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-40A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CUXV23UX23V23 or RUX23V23000000
Name, other reference	Holstein Canada, combo of panel and Ultraflex male part
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-40 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-41

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	DTEA22V23U22V23 or DTEA22V23UX23V23 or DTBEA22U23000000 – marking 1 or RDTEA22V23000000 (replacement tag)
Name, other reference	DairyTrace Canada, combo tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Lactanet Canada
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-42

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	DTUXV23UX23V23 or RDTUX23V23000000 (replacement tag)
Name, other reference	DairyTrace Ultraflex Combo, panel and Ultraflex male part
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Lactanet Canada
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-43

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	DTBEA22U23000000 – marking 2
Name, other reference	DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Lactanet Canada
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-43A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	DTBEA22V25000000
Name, other reference	DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White and blue
Organization allocating identification numbers	Lactanet Canada
Date of approval	2023-02-15
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-43 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-16

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV023/025/026 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since March 2011.

CFIA code: BOV-01-17

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV023/025/026 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since March 2011.

CFIA code: BOV-01-18

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV023/025/026 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since March 2011.

CFIA code: BOV-01-19

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV029/030
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since March 2011. The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-21A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV031/032/033/034 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015 and replaced by BOV-01-28 which has the same markings but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-21B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV041/042/043/044 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	n/a

Picture - CFIA code: BOV-01-21A and BOV-01-21B. Description follows.

CFIA code: BOV-01-21C

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV051/052/053/054 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-09-22
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-21C1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV141/142/143/144 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-21C but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-22A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV031/032/033/034 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015, and replaced by BOV-01-29 which has the same markings but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-22B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV041/042/043/044 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	n/a

Picture - CFIA code: BOV-01-22A and BOV-01-22B. Description follows.

CFIA code: BOV-01-22C

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV051/052/053/054 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-09-22
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-22C1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV141/142/143/144 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-22C but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-23A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV031/032/033/034 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015 and replaced by BOV-01-30 which has the same markings but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-23B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV041/042/043/044 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	n/a

Picture - CFIA code: BOV-01-23A and BOV-01-23B. Description follows.

CFIA code: BOV-01-23C

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV051/052/053/054 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-09-22
Note	n/a

CFIA code: BOV-01-23C1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV141/142/143/144 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-23C but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-24A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV035/036
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015, and replaced by BOV-01-31 which has the same markings but with a new inlay. The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-24B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV045/046
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-03-13
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

Picture - CFIA code: BOV-01-24A and BOV-01-24B. Description follows.

CFIA code: BOV-01-24C

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV055/056
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-09-22
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-24C1

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV145/146
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX+ ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-24C but the male portion has been replaced. The tag will be green in colour when available on the market but only white was available for pictures at the time of submission. The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-28

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV061/062/063/064 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-21A but with a new inlay

CFIA code: BOV-01-28A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV131/132/133/134 (marking 1)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-28 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-29

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV061/062/063/064 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	white
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-22A but with a new inlay

CFIA code: BOV-01-29A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV131/132/133/134 (marking 2)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	white
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-29 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-30

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV061/062/063/064 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-23A but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BOV-01-30A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV131/132/133/134 (marking 3)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-30 but the male portion has been replaced

CFIA code: BOV-01-31

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV065/066
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-24A but with a new inlay. The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-31A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV135/136
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BOV-01-31 but the male portion has been replaced. The indicator is recommended for the Angus breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-38

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV035L
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White female part and pink male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2015-10-15
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Limousin breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-39

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV045L
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	White female part and pink male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2015-10-15
Note	The indicator is recommended for the Limousin breed but is approved for all bovine that includes that breed. The CFIA will not verify that the animal bearing the approved tag is of that breed.

CFIA code: BOV-01-44

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV/233/234 – Marking 1
Name, other reference	ATQ DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-45

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV/233/234 – Marking 2
Name, other reference	ATQ DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-46

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV/233/234 – Marking 3
Name, other reference	ATQ DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-47

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV/243/244 – Marking 1
Name, other reference	ATQ DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-48

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV/243/244 – Marking 2
Name, other reference	ATQ DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

CFIA code: BOV-01-49

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQBOV/243/244 – Marking 3
Name, other reference	ATQ DairyTrace tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2020-10-05
Note

Approved indicators (tags) for bison

The means of identifying animals listed below are approved tags for bison and approved indicators for bison (an animal, other than an embryo or a fertilized egg, of the subspecies Bison bison bison, Bison bison athabascae or Bison bison bonasus).

Approved technology: HDX

Approved manner to identify: ear tag with marking and identification number unique to the animal facing forward

Scope of approval: the indicators listed under this section are approved for all types of domestic movement of bison and bison carcasses, and their export.

Historical information on the approval of tags and indicators for bison:
Date of revision	Description of revision
Between December 2000 and November 2010	Approval of tags BIS-01-01, BIS-01-02
2010-07-01	Revocation of tags BIS-01-1R, BIS-01-2R, BIS-01-3R, BIS-01-4R, BIS-01-5R, BIS-01-6R, BIS-01-7R
2014-03-31	Revocation of tag BIS-01-02
2015-02-09	Notification that tag BIS-01-01 is no longer sold and gradually being phased out of the program Approval of tag BIS-01-03
2020-07-06	Approval of tag BIS-01-03A

Ear tags

Organization allocating identification numbers: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency

Manufacturer: Allflex

BIS-01-01 CCIA Bison RFID tag, manufacturer's code: CB-E21B21000000 (also referred to CB-E21B21X21B21 if tag is sold with dual non-RFID tag bearing the same identification number) ^Footnote 1

BIS-01-03 CCIA Bison RFID tag, manufacturer's code: CB-EA21B21000000 (also referred to CB-EA21S11X21B21 if tag is sold with secondary non-RFID tag bearing the same identification number)

BIS-01-03A CCIA Bison RFID tag, manufacturer's code: CB-EA21H21000000 or CB-EA21H21X21B21

CFIA code: BIS-01-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CB-E21B21000000 (also referred to CB-E21B21X21B21 if tag is sold with dual non-RFID tag bearing the same identification number)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2000 and November 2010
Note	This tag is gradually being phased-out of the program since January 2015, and replaced by BOV-01-03 which has the same markings but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BIS-01-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CB-EA21B21000000 (also referred to CB-EA21S11X21B21 if tag is sold with secondary non-RFID tag bearing the same identification number)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2015-02-09
Note	Same marking as for BIS-01-01 but with a new inlay.

CFIA code: BIS-01-03A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CB-EA21H21000000 (also referred to CB- EA21H21X21B21 if tag is sold with secondary non‐RFID tag bearing the same identification number)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2020-07-06
Note	Same marking as for BIS-01-03 but the male portion has been replaced.

Approved indicators (tags) for ovine

The means of identifying animals listed below are approved tags for ovine and approved indicators for ovine (an animal, other than an embryo or a fertilized egg, of the genus Ovis).

Approved technology: FDX and non-electronic

Approved manner to identify: ear tag with marking and identification number unique to the animal facing forward

Scope of approval: the indicators listed under this section are approved for all types of domestic movement of ovine and ovine carcasses, and their export.

Historical information on the approval of tags and indicators for ovine:
Date of revision	Description of revision
Between December 2003 and November 2010	Approval of tags OVI-01-01, OVI-07-01
2011-08-19	Notification that tags OVI-01-02 and OVI-02-01 are no longer sold and gradually being phased out of the program
2011-12-02	Notification that tags OVI-01-01 and OVI-01-03 are no longer manufactured and gradually being phased out of the program Approval of tags OVI-01-04 and OVI-01-04A
2012-08-30	CFIA code for tags OVI-02-01 and OVI-03-01 modified
2013-02-14	Approval of tag OVI-06-02
2016-06-09	CFIA code for tag OVI-03-01 modified
2017-11-20	Revocation of tag OVI-07-01R
2022-05-20	Approval of tag OVI-06-03

Ear tags

Organization allocating identification numbers: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency

Manufacturer: Allflex

OVI-01-01 CCIA Sheep RFID tag, manufacturer's code: CS-V11B11000000 ^Footnote 1

OVI-01-02 CCIA Sheep dangle tag, manufacturer's code: CS-O11O11000000 ^Footnote 1

OVI-01-04 CCIA Sheep RFID tag, manufacturer's code: CS-W11B11000000

Manufacturer: Shearwell

OVI-06-01 CCIA Sheep SET RFID tag, manufacturer's code: ESTYWFSP0

OVI-06-02 CCIA Sheep ASET RFID tag, manufacturer's code: ASGYWFSPC

OVI-06-03 CCIA Sheep ASET HDX RFID tag, manufacturer's code: ASGYHWSPC

Organization allocating identification numbers: Attestra

Manufacturer: Allflex

OVI-01-03 ATQ Sheep RFID tag, manufacturer's code: ATQOVI013 + ATQOVI015 ^Footnote 1

OVI-01-04A ATQ Sheep RFID tag, manufacturer's code: ATQOVI023 + ATQOVI025

CFIA code: OVI-01-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CS-V11B11000000 (also referred to CS-V11B11011011 if visual tag with the same identification number was also provided)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2003 and November 2010
Note	The tag is gradually being phased-out from the program since December 2011.

CFIA code: OVI-01-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CS-O11O11000000
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Pink
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2003 and November 2010
Note	The tag is gradually being phased-out from the program since July 2011.

CFIA code: OVI-01-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQOVI013 + ATQOVI015
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	Between December 2003 and November 2010
Note	The tag is gradually being phased-out from the program since December 2011.

CFIA code: OVI-01-04

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CS-W11B11000000 (also referred to as CS-W11B11011011 if visual tag with the same identification number was provided)
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2011-12-02
Note	The approval of the tag OVI-01-04 resulted from a chip replacement of tag OVI-01-01.

CFIA code: OVI-01-04A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	ATQOVI023 + ATQOVI025
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval	2011-12-02
Note	The approval of the tag OVI-01-04A resulted from a chip replacement of tag OVI-01-03.

CFIA code: OVI-06-01

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Shearwell
Manufacturer's code	ESTYWFSP0
Name, other reference	Shearwell SET RFID Tag
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2008-12-22
Note	n/a

CFIA code: OVI-06-02

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Shearwell
Manufacturer's code	ASGYWFSPC
Name, other reference	Shearwell ASET RFID Tag
Technology and manner to identify	FDX-B ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2013-02-14
Note	n/a

CFIA code: OVI-06-03

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Shearwell
Manufacturer's code	ASGYHWSPC
Name, other reference	ASET RFID tag
Technology and manner to identify	HDX-B ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval	2022-05-20
Note	Physically, it is the same indicator as OVI-06-02

Approved indicators (tags) for pigs

The means of identifying animals listed below are approved tags for pigs and approved indicators for pigs (an animal, other than an embryo or a fertilized egg, of the genus Sus). Please note that approved slap tattoos are considered approved indicators, not approved tags, as defined under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations.

Approved technology: FDX, HDX and non-electronic

Approved manner to identify: (a) ear tag with marking and identification number facing backward; (b) slap tattoo applied to the shoulder using ink, (c) sub-cutaneous microchip implant, (d) tattoo applied to the ear with ink, and (e) spray painted herd mark applied with a stencil on the back of the pig.

Scope of approval: the ear tags with an ISO 11784 identification number listed under this section are approved for all types of domestic movement of pig.

Ear tags with herd mark are approved indicators for the movement of pigs to an auction mart, an assembly yard or an abattoir.

Shoulder slap tattoo bearing a herd mark are approved indicators for the movement of pigs to abattoirs, either directly or through to a site used exclusively for the purpose of collecting animals before they are transported to an abattoir.

Spray painted herd mark applied with a stencil on the back of the pig is only approved for pig moved direct from farm to slaughter, it is not valid for pigs sent to assembly yard or auction.

Ear tattoo bearing a herd mark are approved indicators for the movement of unweaned piglets accompanied with their sow moved for educational purposes to a site, including fairgrounds and exhibition halls.

Sub-cutaneous microchip implants with an ISO 11784 identification number are approved indicators for pigs kept primarily for research purposes, entertainment purposes or for a person's company.

Historical information on the approval of tags and indicators for pigs:
Date of revision	Description of revision
2014-07-01	Approval of tags POR-01-01A, POR-01-01B, POR-01-02A, POR-01-02B, POR-01-03A, POR-01-03B, POR-01-04 and POR-01-05
2014-09-24	Clarifications made on the voluntary usage of a management number on tags approved for pigs.
2015-07-01	Approval of ear tags bearing a herd mark (e.g. POR-01-01B, POR-01-02B, POR-01-03B) for pigs transported to an abattoir either directly from a "farm" or through a "site used exclusively for the purpose of collecting animals before they are transported to an abattoir"
2015-11-19	Approval of sub-cutaneous microchip implant for pigs kept primarily for research purposes, for entertainment purposes or for a person's company.
2016-06-13	Clarification under the section "Scope of approval"
2017-11-20	Approval of ear tags bearing a herd mark for pigs transported to an auction mart or an assembly yard instead of transported to a site used exclusively for the purpose of collecting animals before they are transported to an abattoir. Approval of ear tags POR-01-06A, POR-01-06B, POR-01-07A, POR-01-07B
2019-05-01	Approval of ear tattoos bearing a herd mark for the movement of unweaned piglets accompanied with their sow moved for educational purposes to a site, including fairgrounds and exhibition halls; and spray painted herd mark applied with a stencil on the back of the pig as an approved manner to identify pigs moved directly from a farm to an abattoir.

Organization allocating identification numbers: Canadian Pork Council

Sub-cutaneous microchip implants

Multiple manufacturers

POR-00-01 Sub-cutaneous microchip implant for pigs kept primarily for research purposes, entertainment purposes or for a person's company bearing an identification number meeting the ISO 11784 standard with country code or manufacturer's code.

There is no physical or electrical requirement in the approval of sub-cutaneous microchip implants for pigs. This document does not list the microchip implants which could be used for pigs.

Ear tags

Manufacturer: Allflex

POR-01-01A CPC pig visual ear tag, male part with trapezoid shape and ISO number. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCAIDS01

POR-01-01B CPC pig visual ear tag, male part with trapezoid shape and five (5) alpha-numeric characters herd mark. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCPID001

POR-01-02A CPC pig visual ear tag, male part with rectangular shape and ISO number. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCAIDS03

POR-01-02B CPC pig visual ear tag, male part with rectangular shape and five (5) alpha-numeric characters herd mark. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCPIDS03

POR-01-03A CPC pig visual ear tag, to be used with piglets, male part with triangular shape, ISO number. Manufacturer's code: CPCAID005

POR-01-03B CPC pig visual ear tag for export purposes, male part with triangular shape, five (5) alpha-numeric characters herd mark. Manufacturer's code: CPCPID005

POR-01-04 CPC pig electronic ear tag, FDX technology, male part with trapezoid shape and ISO number. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCEIDS31

POR-01-05 CPC pig electronic ear tag, FDX technology, male part with rectangular shape and ISO number. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCEIDS33

POR-01-06A CPC pig electronic ear tag, HDX technology, male part with trapezoid shape and ISO number. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for herd management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCEIDS35

POR-01-06B CPC pig electronic ear tag, HDX technology, male part with trapezoid shape and five (5) alpha-numeric characters herd mark. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for herd management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCEIDC35

POR-01-07A CPC pig electronic ear tag, HDX technology, male part with rectangular shape and ISO number. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCEIDS37

POR-01-07B CPC pig electronic ear tag, HDX technology, male part with rectangular shape and five (5) alpha-numeric characters herd mark. Six (6) alpha-numeric characters for management may be added voluntarily. Manufacturer's code: CPCEIDC37

Tattoo

POR-TAT Shoulder slap tattoo for which identification number is a herd mark issued by the Canadian Pork Council. Please note that approved slap tattoos are considered approved indicators, not approved tags, as defined under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations.

POR-TAT2 Ear tattoo for which identification number is a herd mark issued by the Canadian Pork Council.

Paint

POR-PNT Spray painted herd mark applied with a stencil on the back of the pig where herd mark is made up of five (5) alpha-numeric characters allocated by the Canadian Pork Council and corresponds to a group of pigs that originate from the same premises.

Although no precise or minimal height/thickness for the herd mark alpha-numeric characters is specified, the spray paint herd mark must meet the following conditions:

is legible;
is applied on the back of the pig;
is applied with an aerosol spray paint, and;
is applied using a stencil

Please note that contrarily to the approved slap tattoo, the spray painted herd mark applied with a stencil on the back of the pig falls under the definition of an approved tag and, as such, is subject to all Part XV requirements and prohibitions related to an approved tag.

Figure 4: Examples of markings on indicators approved for pigs

Picture - Figure 4. Description follows.

CFIA code: POR-01-01A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCAIDS01
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow, white or pink
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits). A 6-character management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-01B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCPID001
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow, white or pink
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Includes a 5-character herd mark. A 6-character management number may be added voluntarily

CFIA code: POR-01-02A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCAIDS03
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow, white or pink
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Includes an identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits). A 6-character management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-02B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCPIDS03
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow, white or pink
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Includes a 5-character herd mark. A 6-character management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-03A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCAID005
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Includes an identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits, with last six digits in larger font). Approved for piglets.

CFIA code: POR-01-03B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCPID005
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	Non-electronic ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	This tag has been approved for export purposes (in the event the importing country requires such ear tag with a herd mark). Includes 5-character herd mark.

CFIA code: POR-01-04

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCEIDS31
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Includes an identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits). A 6-character management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-05

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCEIDS33
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	FDX ear tag
Colour	Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2014-07-01
Note	Includes an identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits). A 6-character management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-06A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCEIDS35
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White female part, yellow male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	Includes an identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits). A 6-character herd management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-06B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCEIDC35
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White female part, yellow male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	Includes a 5-character herd mark. A 6-character herd management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-07A

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCEIDS37
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White female part, yellow male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	Includes an identification number unique to the animal using the ISO 11784 standard (15 digits). A 6-character herd management number may be added voluntarily.

CFIA code: POR-01-07B

Indicator Attribute	Details
Manufacturer	Allflex
Manufacturer's code	CPCEIDC37
Name, other reference	n/a
Technology and manner to identify	HDX ear tag
Colour	White female part, yellow male part
Organization allocating identification numbers	Canadian Pork Council
Date of approval	2017-11-20
Note	Includes a 5-character herd mark. A 6-character herd management number may be added voluntarily.

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Approved Animal Indicators

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Markings on approved animal indicators

Identification number unique to an animal

Figure 3: ISO 11784 standard number format

Ranges of ISO 11784 standard identification numbers per animal species

Identification number unique to a group of animals

Pig herd mark allocation

Foreign animal indicators deemed equivalent to Canadian approved indicators

Approved indicators (tags) for bovine

Ear tags

Organization allocating identification numbers: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency

Organization allocating identification numbers: Lactanet Canada (previously National Livestock Identification for Dairy)

Organization allocating identification numbers: Attestra

CFIA code: BOV-01-01

CFIA code: BOV-01-02

CFIA code: BOV-01-03

CFIA code: BOV-01-03A

CFIA code: BOV-01-03A1

CFIA code: BOV-08-02

CFIA code: BOV-01-03B

CFIA code: BOV-01-03B1

CFIA code: BOV-08-06

CFIA code: BOV-09-01

CFIA code: BOV-01-03C

CFIA code: BOV-01-03C1

CFIA code: BOV-01-03D

CFIA code: BOV-01-03D1

CFIA code: BOV-08-03

CFIA code: BOV-01-04

CFIA code: BOV-01-05

CFIA code: BOV-01-05A

CFIA code: BOV-01-05A1

CFIA code: BOV-08-04

CFIA code: BOV-01-06

CFIA code: BOV-08-05

CFIA code: BOV-01-07

CFIA code: BOV-01-07A

CFIA code: BOV-01-08

CFIA code: BOV-01-25

CFIA code: BOV-01-25A

CFIA code: BOV-01-27

CFIA code: BOV-01-37

CFIA code: BOV-01-37A

CFIA code: BOV-02-01

CFIA code: BOV-02-02

CFIA code: BOV-02-03

CFIA code: BOV-03-01

CFIA code: BOV-04-01

CFIA code: BOV-04-02

CFIA code: BOV-05-01

CFIA code: BOV-05-02

CFIA code: BOV-05-03

CFIA code: BOV-06-01

CFIA code: BOV-08-01A

CFIA code: BOV-08-01B

CFIA code: BOV-01-09

CFIA code: BOV-01-10

CFIA code: BOV-01-11

CFIA code: BOV-01-21D

CFIA code: BOV-01-21E

CFIA code: BOV-01-26A

CFIA code: BOV-01-26B

CFIA code: BOV-01-32

CFIA code: BOV-01-33

CFIA code: BOV-01-33A

CFIA code: BOV-01-34

CFIA code: BOV-01-35

CFIA code: BOV-01-36

CFIA code: BOV-01-40

CFIA code: BOV-01-40A

CFIA code: BOV-01-41

CFIA code: BOV-01-42

CFIA code: BOV-01-43

CFIA code: BOV-01-43A

CFIA code: BOV-01-16

CFIA code: BOV-01-17

CFIA code: BOV-01-18