Removing ear tags on jersey heifer

[Duramaxgirl]

Hello everybody
My sister brought home a jersey heifer yesterday, that was born May 10th. She has ear tags in both ears. So is there a easy way to remove them with little to no discomfort to her? I hope this isn't a dumb question... Thanks!

 

[jodief100]

Most tags are designed specifically so you can't remove them. There are a few desgned to be removed but they are the minority.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

They make ear tag cutters which have a blade protected by a curved piece of plastic. If you don't have one or want to spend the money on one, just use a pair of scissors. It should be fairly easy to cut it off, but make the cut on the male side of the tag.

 

[Duramaxgirl]

Ok thanks. I'll let her know. Does anyone know why they put tags with the same number in both ears? And not just one ear?

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Probably in case one got lost, or for easy ID in case her head is turned to one side.

Are they the big plastic tags? I assumed they were, and not the small metal clips.

 

[Duramaxgirl]

Hey guys thanks. She removed the tags with wire cutters. They where the big plastic ones.