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Why you should invest now to get the most out of EID technology on-farm

草榴社区 are being encouraged to start investing in EID systems now to get the most out of the technology before it becomes mandatory in 2027

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 4 min read
An EID system linked to farm management software can cattle management much easier, says Johnny Mackey.
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An EID system linked to farm management software can cattle management much easier, says Johnny Mackey.

While only five to 10% of the UK's beef and dairy farms currently use electric ID (EID) tags as a management option, Defra's announcement earlier this year will see EID tags become mandatory in England...

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