Animal Identification Number (AIN)

AIN ear tags begin with an official country code followed by an additional 12 digits; 15 digits in total. The official U.S. country code is ‘840’.

Orange ‘840’ prefix AIN Brucellosis vaccination tags for official calfhood vaccinates may be ordered by accredited veterinarians from Allflex by calling 800-989-8247.

Orange brucellosis vaccination tags may only be used by accredited veterinarians and applied to cattle and bison per Minnesota Admin Rule 1721.0170.

National Uniform Ear-tagging System (NUES)

NUES ear tags begin with an official state number followed by three letters and then four numbers. The official state number for Minnesota is ’41’.

Orange brucellosis vaccination tags may only be used by accredited veterinarians and applied to cattle and bison per Minnesota Admin Rule 1721.0170.

Orange metal NUES Brucellosis vaccination tags may also be ordered by accredited veterinarians from Ketchum Manufacturing (minimum order 100 tags) by calling 800-222-0460 or National Band & Tag Company (minimum order 1000 tags) by calling 859-261-2035.