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Re-using an active tag on a new animal
Re-using an active tag on a new animal

After you have removed an active ear tag or active collar tag, you can re-use it straight away on another animal.

Updated over a year ago

Once you have removed an active tag, you can install it on another animal straight away. If you are re-using an active ear tag, you will require a new male button (available from all leading farm supply stores).

To re-use an active tag on an animal straight away:

  1. Swipe the magnet over the magnet icon on the active tag. This will re-trigger the pairing process.
    ​Note: Do not hold the magnet over the magnet icon or this will put the active tag to sleep.

  2. Continue the standard assigning process using the mobile app.

Note: When you re-use an active tag on a new animal, the software will automatically unassign it from the old animal.

Tip: If an animal has left your farm, don't forget to use the Datamars Livestock web app to mark the animal as 'sold' or 'died' in order to keep the database up-to-date.

Next steps:

Having trouble?

  • Phone the Datamars Smart Farming support team:
    AU 1800 248 774
    NZ 0800 248 722
    US +1 (888) 431-0957 (toll free).
    UK +44 20 4571 7717
    IE and EU +353 (21) 242 8844

  • Email sf-support@datamars.com

  • Ask us a question in the blue messaging tool on the bottom right hand side of your screen.

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