Consultation: Implementation of Bovine Electronic Identification (Bovine EID) in Wales
Consultation description
The proposals include:
- all calves must have a statutory EID ear tag
- bovine EID tags can be read visually and will be available as a flag, button or metal tag type
- a new cattle identification numbering format
- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) tagging - the number programmed on the chip will be the same number printed on the tag
Implementation in Wales is not expected to be until 2027 at the earliest.
Consultation Documents:
www.gov.wales/implementation-bovine-electronic-identification-bovine-eid-wales
How to respond
Submit your comments by 14 August 2025, in any of the following ways:
Online form
Download the response form.
Complete and return to livestockid@gov.wales
Post
Download the response form.
Complete and return to:
Livestock ID and Movements Policy
Welsh Government
Ladywell House
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1JB