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Datamars Z Tags® Animal ID

By Datamars

Last reviewed: February 2026

Compare Z Tags® Animal ID pricing, features, and alternatives. Learn how Datamars's Animal Identification solution stacks up for dairy operations.

Comprehensive guide to Z Tags Animal ID by Datamars Livestock.

Key Features

  • High Visibility: Easy to read from distance
  • Easy Application: Simple tagging process
  • Strong Retention: Tags stay in place
  • Tissue Sampling Option: Collect DNA at tagging

Advanced Features

  • Custom Printing: Farm-specific numbering

Ideal For

Farm Types: All dairy operations

Competitive Advantages

What sets Z Tags® Animal ID apart from alternatives:

  • High visibility
  • Easy application
  • Tissue sampling
  • Strong retention

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for Z Tags® Animal ID:

Visual tags from $0.65 each in volume. EID tags from $2.25 each.

Pricing Model: Per-tag purchase with volume discounts

Prices verified Q1 2024. Available through livestock supply distributors.

Pros & Considerations

Advantages:
  • Visibility
  • Retention
  • Tissue sampling
Considerations:
  • Ongoing tag cost

ROI & Value Proposition

Understanding the return on investment for Z Tags® Animal ID:

Implementation & Setup

How to implement Z Tags® Animal ID on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: At birth or arrival

Training & Support

Training and support options available for Z Tags® Animal ID:

Support Channels:

    Buying Considerations

    Important factors to consider when evaluating Z Tags® Animal ID:

    • ID requirements
    • Tissue sampling needs
    • Visibility preferences

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating Z Tags® Animal ID:

    1. What ID system do you use?
    2. Do you need tissue sampling?

    Market Overview

    About Datamars

    Learn more about Datamars and their complete product lineup on their company profile page.

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