Back Button/Tagger Tips
Select Your Ear Tag Type
Using the proper tools when applying ear tags is critical to ensure tag retention and animal comfort.
Laser Engraved Ritchey Tags
Full Color UV Printed Ear Tags
Laser Engraved AllFlex Tags
Ritchey Ear Tags
Ritchey ear tags, known for their durability, are designed for use with Ritchey clover back buttons, but they are also compatible with Allflex and Y-Tex back buttons when paired with the respective Allflex or Y-Tex taggers.
When using Ritchey clover back buttons, it is essential to equip your tagger with a Ritchey tool pin. Any tagger with a screw pin can be adapted by swapping in the Ritchey tool pin. Without this pin, the tagger may punch through the side of the back button shaft, leading to poor application and reduced retention. Proper tagging tools not only improve performance but also help avoid costly re-tagging and ensure the tag stays securely in place.
At Aderholt Customs, we proudly offer all three types of back buttons along with the matching taggers and the Ritchey tool pin--ensuring that you have everything you need for seamless tagging.
Here's a breakdown of what you need:
If you choose a Ritchey back button
You will need a Ritchey tool pin
And this universal (AllFlex) tagger
Or this Y-Tex tagger
OR
If you choose an AllFlex back button
You'll need this universal (AllFlex) tagger
Or
If you choose a Y-Tex back button
You'll need this Y-Tex tagger
Loading the Tagger
This is how your tagger should look when the tag and button are loaded in it. This video demonstrates a Ritchey tag and an AllFlex back button loaded in a Universal (AllFlex style) tagger.
Ear Tag Placement Is Important
The ideal spot for tagging is in the middle of the ear, between the upper and lower cartilage ridges. This area minimizes the risk of infection and ensures the tag doesn't interfere with the animal's ear movements.
UV Printed Tags and Laser Engraved AllFlex Tags
UV Printed Ear Tags and AllFlex Ear Tags are compatible with AllFlex buttons ONLY. They can be applied using an AllFlex tagger or a compatible universal tagger. Need a tagger? We offer a compatible universal tagger for purchase on our website.
Loading the Tagger
This is how your tagger should look when the tag and button are loaded in it. This video demonstrates both a UV printed tag and an AllFlex tag with an AllFlex back button loaded in a Universal (AllFlex style) tagger.