Eartags and tattoos

6.—(1) Any eartag attached under these Regulations shall be —

(a)either metal or plastic or a combination of metal and plastic;

(b)tamper-proof;

(c)printed or stamped with the letters and number required under these Regulations by a method that ensures that they are easy to read for the animal’s lifetime;

(d)incapable of re-use; and

(e)such that it does not interfere with the well-being of the animal.

(2) An eartag attached under these Regulations shall not be coloured red unless it is a replacement eartag attached under the provisions of regulation 14(3)(a).

(3) Any tattoo applied under these Regulations shall be designed to be legible for the life of the animal.