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How to efficiently manage cattle, sheep, swine and other animals

Published 2022-05-12Raybaca IOT Technology

Why Animal Identification Is Not Optional

Without a unique, tamper-resistant ID, every animal is a data gap. Breeding records are incomplete, disease outbreaks spread undetected, and product safety cannot be verified. RFID tags provide a permanent digital record for each animal, starting from birth.

How RFID Tags Survive Farm Conditions

Raybaca ear tags use TPU material sourced from BASF or BAYER, designed to resist biting, tearing, and weathering. The secondary injection molding shell protects the chip and antenna. Tags are tested under high and low temperature conditions to ensure long-term reliability.

What the Reading Job Actually Requires

A tag must be readable at the point of interaction. Low frequency (LF) tags at 134.2 kHz are read at close range, ideal for individual checks at a chute or clinic. Ultra high frequency (UHF) tags at 860-960 MHz can be read from 1 to 5 metres, enabling group reading at gates, loading ramps, or weigh crates.

How to Avoid Data Gaps in Your Herd

One animal, one tag. Each tag carries a unique ID that is linked to a digital file. When read by a compatible reader, the data is updated in real time. This eliminates manual entry errors and ensures every animal’s history is traceable.

What the System Actually Delivers

RFID technology enables digital, fine management of livestock. It reduces manual work, speeds up data access, supports real-time monitoring, and allows data sharing across farms, veterinary teams, and traceability programmes.

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Questions on This Topic

Can one reader read both LF and UHF tags

Only if it is specified as a dual-frequency reader. Standard LF readers at 134.2 kHz and standard UHF readers at 860-960 MHz each read only their own frequency.

Do the tags survive three years on a bull's ear

Yes. The tags are tested under high and low temperature conditions, and the TPU material is designed to resist biting and environmental wear.

What happens if a tag is damaged or lost

Each animal has a unique ID stored in the system. If a tag fails, a new one can be issued and linked to the same animal record, ensuring continuity.

Is the software included with the hardware

Yes. Raybaca provides farm and pet management software systems as part of the RFID solution, including breeding and tracking management tools.

Are the tags compatible with international standards

Yes. LF ear tags comply with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785. UHF ear tags comply with ISO 18000-6C. ICAR certification is held for both tag types.

Put This Into Practice on Your Own Operation

Send us the animal, the quantity and where the read has to happen, and we will recommend the tag and reader that match what you just read.