§ 2.51 - Form of official tag.

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The official tag shall be made of a durable alloy such as brass, bronze, or steel, or of a durable plastic. Aluminum of a sufficient thickness to assure the tag is durable and legible may also be used. The tag shall be one of the following shapes:

Circular in shape and not less than 11/4 inches in diameter, or

Oblong and flat in shape, not less than 2 inches by 3/4 inch and riveted to an acceptable collar.

Each tag shall have the following information embossed or stamped on so that it is easily readable:

The letters “USDA”;

Numbers identifying the State and dealer, exhibitor, or research facility (e.g., 39-AB); and

Numbers identifying the animal (e.g., 82488).

Official tags shall be serially numbered. No individual dealer or exhibitor shall use any identification tag number more than once within a 5-year period.