Marking required for sheep born after 1/8/2010

Animals born from 1 August 10 onwards and are intended for slaughter on the Isle of Man before 12 months of age are required to have a single yellow ear tag containing the triskelar symbol, the letters 'UK', followed by the flock mark and individual identification number. All other animals born from 1 August 10 onwards require 2 identification marks:

'Primary': EID identification

In the form of a yellow EID tag or a bolus. They must contain the same information as the Secondary means of identification and in the case of a tag must have the number written on the outside as well.

'Secondary': Tag

This tag must contain the triskelar symbol, the letters 'UK', the flock mark and the individual identification number. If an EID Primary tag has been used then this secondary mark can be any colour, or combination of colour, as long as it is not red or black. These colours are reserved for unidentifiable sheep (red) and bolused UK sheep (black). If an EID bolus has been used, then this secondary mark must be a black tag, containing the information as above.

They require marking when they leave the holding or by 9 months of age, whichever is the earliest.