TagFaster: Celebrating 15 Years of Smarter Sheep Tagging

For the past 15 years, TagFaster has revolutionized the way farmers across the country handle one of the most repetitive and time-consuming jobs on the farm: tagging.

Let’s be honest tagging isn’t anyone’s favourite task. It’s fiddly, time-consuming, and often left until the last minute. But what if you could tag your flock faster, safer, and with less hassle? That’s where TagFaster steps in.

As the only original fully automatic sheep tagger on the market, TagFaster has earned its place as a trusted tool on farms both large and small. Whether you’re working solo or managing a team, TagFaster transforms the tagging process into a smooth, efficient operation.

Why TagFaster?

• Tag up to 20 lambs or 10 breeding sheep per load – less time spent reloading means more time for the rest of your to-do list.
• Six times faster than traditional taggers, get the job done in a fraction of the time.
• Tag solo – no need for an extra pair of hands.
• Minimal ear damage – sharp, durable pins and a welfare-friendly applicator mean fewer injuries and lower vet bills.
• Automatic ear release – reduces handling time and stress on animals.
• Lightweight and reliable – tag from birth without weighing down young lambs’ ears.

At its core is the TagFaster Sheep EID & Visual Tag system – a clever combination of innovative tags and a fully automatic dispenser. With electronic (FDX-B transponder) and visual tags side-by-side on a 20-tag strip, there’s no sorting, matching, or fumbling, just quick, precise application. The patented tag ‘horn’ keeps pins clean and tangle-free, allowing you to place the tag exactly where it needs to go.

Efficiency That Pays Off

From high-capacity loads and retractable tagging action to single-handed operation, everything about TagFaster is designed to boost on-farm efficiency. But the benefits go beyond tagging speed. Early tagging, especially when paired with Tru-Test weighing systems, allows you to collect valuable weight-related data throughout your flock’s growth cycle. That means better insight into nutrition, health, and growth rate, leading to more informed decisions and better outcomes at market time.

The Original. Still the Best.

Fifteen years on, TagFaster remains the benchmark in automatic tagging. It’s not just about making tagging easier, it’s about improving animal welfare, streamlining farm operations, and giving you the freedom to focus on the bigger picture.

With every tag applied, TagFaster is making a measurable difference, in time saved, stress reduced, and performance improved across your flock.

Ready to tag smarter, not harder?

“Datamars Livestock Tags – the tags that stay in my sheep.

TagFaster is a great product that I am using on my farm; I only wish I had known about it and started using it much earlier.

The Tagfaster is quick and easy to use, holding twenty tags at a time, which saves me valuable time. The tags have a small pin, making them gentler to my animals’ ears.

From retention rates to packaging, these tags are first class. I would highly recommend using this product.”

Testimonial – W. Stephens – Holsworth Devon