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About the Scottish Research Pilot

To deal with the EU Regulations coming into effect this year, the ScotEID research pilot is developing practical solutions for Scottish sheep flocks.
The work includes installing and testing readers at auction markets, abattoirs and other Critical Control Points (CCPs), and scaling up the ScotEID database and data systems for this year’s lamb crop before the regulations come in to full effect in 2011.
ScotEID invites every Scottish sheep farmer to join the Pilot as a Partner Farm. After joining, every Partner farm will receive assistance with tag costs for lambs born in 2010.
The individual ID’s from these tags being read at CCPs will augment the existing batch system to provide traceability in real time. Partner farms will be able to log onto the ScotEID database and see the individual numbers of their lambs as they move through each CCP.

Tagging Issues

WARNING: Please be careful, it is illegal to use last years eartags on animals first identified or born after 31st December 2009.

Some keepers are currently experiencing delays when ordering tags. Currently approximately 2-3 weeks appears to be the average but some delays of up to 7 weeks have been experienced. Please ensure that you order your tags now to ensure they arrive in time. If you need tags quickly it is recommended that you contact the ScotEID Information Centre (01466 794323) for advice on the current delivery times for the various suppliers.

If you have complaints about your tags or have experienced welfare issues it is very important that you complete and return the complaints/welfare form that you should have received with your tags. If your tag supplier did not include this form please contact them to request a form or download a copy. The data from these forms is important for gathering evidence and identifying problems.


Important Guidance Information

The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary's Announcement of 27th January 2010
The Scottish Government Guidance Notes
The ScotEID Research Pilot Team's Summary of Guidance Notes