Leader Products
Livestock Identification Handbook
Leaders in the field since 1948.
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Leader Products
About Leader Products
Incorporated in 1948, Leader Products is
a specialist manufacturer and distributor
of livestock identification systems and
wholesale distributor of an extensive
range of veterinary and animal husbandry
products.
In 1950, we entered the livestock
identification business in Australia by
introducing the first plastic ear tags for
sheep. By 1956, we had established
ourselves as the predominant supplier
of tags to the Australian and New
Zealand sheep industries. In the 1960s,
we ventured into the production of
cattle tags, culminating in our patenting
our own two-piece ear tag in the 1980s.
Since then, we have been instrumental in
incorporating technology into all types of
livestock identification tags, making us a
recognised world leader in this arena.
We are solely Australian owned and
operated. As well as having a branch
in New Zealand, we have extensive
overseas representation in the UK and
US, South Africa, Japan, Europe, Chile,
Mexico and Canada. Our products
reach all stock owners, both in Australia
and overseas, and are used to fill many
government contracts. We are also
an approved supplier for the National
Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS).
Continuing in our spirit of innovation,
we are committed to supplying leadingedge livestock identification and animal
husbandry products.
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RFID (radio frequency identification)
RFID Overview
What is RFID?
International Systems
Tamperproof or Reusable
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is
a lifelong tagging method that allows
livestock to be tracked with electronic
devices, or RFID Readers.
Leadertronic devices are also approved
by the AHB New Zealand, the CCIA
Canada and the MAFF in the United
Kingdom. USDA (United States
Department of Agriculture) has approved
the Leadertronic for use in the NAIS
program.
Leadertronic Tags are either Tamperproof
or Reusable. Tamperproof tags ensure a
higher level of security, and reusable tags
are used to provide cost efficiencies.
RFID products come in two forms – ear
tags, with in-built radio transponders,
and boluses, an inert ceramic device
that is inserted and retained in the
animals stomach. Boluses are usually
accompanied with a Flexible Ear Tag to
indicate the animal is carrying a bolus.
What information can be monitored
with RFID?
Animal ownership, ageing, weight
monitoring and breeding programs
NLIS approved
In Australia, the National Livestock
Identification System (NLIS) enables
individual animals to be tracked from
property of birth to slaughter for food
safety, product integrity and market
access purposes. More information about
the system can be found on the MLA
website.
Durable Design
Leadertronic Tags are made of durable
plastic encapsulating ISO transponders
and are designed for life-long retention.
Boluses are designed to be easily
inserted and are made of inert ceramic
encapsulating ISO HDX (half-duplex)
transponders. The newly developed
Leader EID Tag is a 1-piece tag based on
the trusted design of the Leader tag.
Versatility
The 2-piece ear tagging systems allows
you to combine any the Female RFID
components with male components form
the Flexible Tag range. Simply apply
with the Flexible Tag applicators you are
familiar with.
Easy to apply
Leadertronic tags can be fitted with
Applicators from our long-established
Flexible Tag Applicator range: Aluminium
Fast Tagger, Plastic Fast Tagger and the
Standard Flexible Tag Applicator.
Leader EID Tags are applied with the
Leadermatic for EID Tags. Boluses are
simple to apply with the HDX Cattle
Bolus Applicator and HDX Sheep Bolus
Applicator.
Laser Marking
Our laser marking system makes for
permanent marking with the laser mark
impregnating the tag and becoming part
of the tag.
Laser Marking allows you to print almost
anything onto your tags – Farm name,
Property number, Transponder number
and Mandatory Government markings.
The Leadertronic HDX Tags are popular
due to high visibility of numbers –
markings are in a straight line.
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RFID (radio frequency identification)
RFID Cattle
Leadertronic
HDX Cattle Tag
This two-piece ear tag is fully accredited
under NLIS and NAIS (USA). The tag
contains a 32mm HDX Transponder.
There are currently over 12 million of
these devices used on cattle throughout
the world.
The Male Component (Flexible Button
Size 1) can be purchased separately, and
are available in a variety of colours.
The tags can be matched up with
corresponding Flexible Tags, to provide a
complete Livestock ID system.
Custom Marking
Both the Male and Female components
can be custom-marked using Laser
Marking. The Female component is very
readable as the text and numbers appear
in a straight line.
HDX Cattle Bolus
For permanent proven identification.
Ceramic rumen bolus approved for
NLIS use. Only one insertion is required
to enable lifetime traceability. 100%
retention rate (when inserted correctly).
Deterrent to stock theft. Tested and
approved safe for use in food and
milk producing animals. Supplied with
matching white flexible tags.
HDX Cattle
Bolus Applicator
This high quality applicator allows for
precise delivery of the Leader ceramic HDX
Cattle Bolus. Simply pull the trigger to
deliver the bolus.
Product Code: 6100
Applicator
Boluses can be inserted with the HDX
Cattle Bolus Applicator. Flexible Tags
can be applied with Plastic Fast Tagger,
Aluminium Fast Tagger or Flexible Tag
Applicator (Standard).
Dimensions
Bolus: 67mm long X 19mm wide White
Flexible Tag: 53mm high x 73mm wide
Product Code: 6014
Applicators
The tag can be applied with the
Aluminium Fast Tagger, Plastic Fast
Tagger or Flexible Tag Applicator
(Standard).
Dimensions
35mm high x 37mm wide
Product Code: 6011
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RFID (radio frequency identification)
RFID Sheep
Leadertronic
Tamperproof HDX
Sheep Tag
The lightweight tag specifically designed
for a high performance over long
distances and high speed reading.
Contains a 32mm HDX transponder as
used in the Leadertronic HDX Cattle Tag
and HDX Sheep Bolus. The tag is ISO
11785/6 compliant
The Male Component (Flexible Button
Size 1) can be purchased separately, and
are available in a variety of colours.
Custom Marking
Tags can be custom-marked using Laser
Marking, as shown above.
Applicators
The tag can be applied with the
Aluminium Fast Tagger, Plastic Fast
Tagger or Flexible Tag Applicator
(Standard).
HDX Sheep Bolus
This Sheep Bolus is made of high-quality
ceramic, and features a 32mm HDX
transponder which provides maximum
read distances. The boluses can be
matched with any Visual Sheep Tags.
This combination provides an RFID
system retained for the animal’s lifetime.
The bolus can be inserted in lambs
(suggested minimum weight 12kg). Ideal
for fleece testing, auto drafting and stock
theft control.
Applicator
Boluses can be inserted with the HDX
Sheep Bolus Applicator.
Dimensions
43mm long x 14.6mm wide
Product Code: 6017
Dimensions
27mm high x 37mm wide
Product Code: 6013
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RFID (radio frequency identification)
RFID Readers
Leader race reader
Model 7020
Features and Benefits
Lightweight one piece robust portable
wand design. Secure & reliable. 10,000
RFID storage. Single press button session
creation – up to 1,000 sessions.
• Compatible with all major scales and
software
• Built especially for the livestock
industry
• Use in all weather conditions
• User friendly LeaderLink NLIS transfer
software
• Distinctive tones and very bright LED’s
identifying a device read, stores or
non-functioning.
• Will not duplicate animal ID in current
session
• Visual screen displays animal count
• Up to 1,000 sessions with max of up to
2,000 per session
• Up to 10,000 RFID storage
• Ability to clear the memory from the
reader
• Reads and stores RFID number for easy
download at a later time.
• Sends RFID number direct to scale
indicator, laptop or PDA.
• Seven days a week helpline to
original purchaser for first 12 months
(conditions apply)
• Comes with Free NLIS Transfer
Software – Leader Datalink
Specifications
• Requires external power supply 12volt
(optional extra)
Use in all weather conditions. Simple use
with bright lights and instructive keypad.
Up to 30 hours of continual operation (up to
10,000 RFID’s in one day). Reads and stores
for easy download at a later time, or direct
connection to scale indicator, laptop or PDA.
Product Code: 5136
• Data Security: Non-volatile memory
ensures all stored.
• RFID’s are safe even if battery goes flat.
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +
60°C
• Operating frequency: 134.2 kHz HDX
(half duplex)
• Read Distance: Up to 1200mm from
antenna
• Read Speed: 100 Milliseconds
• Data Lead: 5m reader to computer
serial lead
• Data Interface: Serial RS232 or
Bluetooth (optional)
• Baud rate 960
Product Code: 5124
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flexible tags
Flexible Tag Range
Leader Flexible Tags are ear tags that
can be used for all livestock – beef cattle,
dairy cattle, deer, goats, pigs and stud
sheep.
Flexible Tags can be affixed with the
quick-release Aluminium Fast Tagger or
Plastic Fast Tagger to provide a safe and
speedy tagging process. Can also be
affixed with the Flexible Tag Applicator
(Standard).
Leader Flexible Tags are designed for
high-retention rates and made from a
durable, flexible plastic. Only Leader
provides “Reinforced Strength Bars” in
the necks of its tags for added reliability
and longevity.
Versatility
The 2-piece system allows you to
combine any Female Tag with any Male
Tag, in 19 colours, providing many
tagging combinations to best suit your
livestock.
Marking Options
Laser Marking allows you to print almost
anything on one or both sides of your
tags. Foil Stamping can be applied to a
broader range of colours. Or simply mark
your tags with a Leader Marking Pen.
Laser Marking is suitable on a choice of
8 Laser colours. Foil Stamping can be
applied to all colours.
3ABC1
234
Size 4
76x120mm
Size S4
76x73mm
406 686
Bell
54x60mm
Size 3
58x73mm
Button 1
Tamperproof Tags
Leader Tamperproof Flexible Tags
are approved by many Government
Agencies including the NLIS Australia,
the AHB New Zealand, the CCIA Canada
and the MAFF in the United Kingdom to
name a few.
234
8
248 03
3ABC1
28mm
1045
Size 2
Male 58x54mm
Female 54x54mm
Female TP 60x54mm
2
Easy to apply
3ABC1
What are Leader Flexible Tags?
Mini5
Male 18x51mm
Female 16x51mm
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flexible tags
Flexible Tags Overview
OTHER USES
Laser Marking
Foil Stamping
Leader Flexible Tags are durable and fully
customisable – making them suitable for
a wide range of applications – not just
for marking livestock. Existing customers
have used them for a broad range of
applications, from marking grape stocks
in wineries, to labelling luggage, to
providing a unique mark on craypots –
just to name a few.
Our laser marking system makes for
permanent marking with the laser mark
impregnating the tag and becoming part
of the tag. Laser marking enables more
flexibility in your marking options. Laser
tags may be custom ordered with virtually
unlimited number of marking options
including: logos, brands, numbers and
bar codes.
Leader Flexible tags can still be printed
using the original foil stamping method.
Tags are available pre-stamped with
standard names, logos, and numbers on
the front or back of the tag.
Leader can create a tagging solution to
suit you or your companies specific need.
Contact Leader via our enquiry form or
call us direct for more information.
Logo Tags
Available in a variety of colours that
contrast Leader Laser Marking to
maximise readability. Colour range
includes: yellow, purple, red, green, blue,
orange and white.
Eleven standard bold colours are
available or foil stamping. Foil stamping
can also be applied to Laser colours.
Black foil is used to mark all tags except
for black tags, where white foil is applied.
bold coloured tags
Mark the logo of your company, school,
club or organisation on a flexible tag,
available in many colours.
Event Tags
Stamp the name of your event, function
or special occasion on a tag for an
everlasting memory.
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leadertags
Leadertags – Overview
Leaders in the field
For Better Stock Management
Leader Products started in the livestock
identification business in 1950 with the
introduction of the first plastic ear tags for
sheep which evolved into the patented
“Leadertag” ID system for sheep.
Hundreds of millions of Leadertags have
been sold worldwide.
Use a different colour for each age
group to save time when drafting for
each age and gender. Place Leadertags
on opposite ears for ewes and wethers
making drafting of sex easy and accurate.
For Long Term Application
Leadertags have stronger arms and a
positive self-locking design. A curved
recess holds tag in correct position at
all times. The tags are constructed from
a specially formulated material and the
cross section gives greater strength.
Quick application
Tags are applied in a single action with
the Leadermatic applicator (in plastic or
aluminium). Using these applicators is up
to 60% faster than previous methods.
Need a Larger tag?
For larger animals or when a greater
surface-area is required for Stamp
information, use Jumbo Leadertags.
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LEADERtags
Leadertags
LEADERTAGS
Jumbo Leader Tags
Marking your tags
For Long Term Application
Use Jumbo Leadertags when a larger
tag is needed or a larger Surface area is
required for stamping.
Foil Stamping and Laser Marking is
available in a variety of colours. Please
note that Leadertags used for Laser
Marking vary slightly in colour to
maximise readability.
Stronger arms. Positive self locking
design. Curve recess holds tag in correct
position at all times. Constructed of
specially formulated material. Cross
section gives greater strength.
For Better Stock Management
Use a different colour for each age
group to save time when drafting for
each age and gender. Place Leadertags
on opposite ears for ewes and wethers
making drafting of sex easy and accurate.
Custom Marking
Jumbo Leadertags can be custom-marked
using Laser Marking only. Please note that
Leadertags used for Laser Marking vary
slightly in colour to maximise readability.
Product Code: 5707
Foil Stamping
Long arm stamping: up to 8 letters in one
line or two rows of eight letters.
Short arm stamping: Up to 7 letters in
one line or two rows of seven letters. Two
prefixs and consecutive numbers eg: CP
999
Approved for use in the National
Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) in
Australia.
Millions have been sold worldwide
Product Code: 5002
Laser Marking
Our laser marking system makes for
permanent marking with the laser mark
impregnating the tag and becoming
part of the tag. Leadertag Laser
marking enables more flexibility in your
marking options. Leadertags may be
custom ordered with virtually unlimited
number of marking options including:
logos, brands, numbers, bar codes or a
combination of these.
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multi tags
Multi tags
For effective identification Of sheep,
goats and deer. Joined in strips of 10 for
fast, easy application. Tough material to
suit Australian conditions. Easy and fast,
one operation application. Self piercing,
tag cannot fall out. Heat resistant and
ultra violet light stabilised.
Marking your tags
Foil Stamping and Laser Marking is
available in a variety of colours. Please
note that Multi Tags used for Laser
Marking vary slightly in colour to
maximise readability.
Foil Stamping
Eight letters in a line or 2 rows of 8 letters.
Consecutive numbers. Prefixes and 3
consecutive numbers. Not available for
Multi 25s.
Laser Marking
Any marking combination that fits on the
tag can be produced.
Product Code: 5430
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APPLICATORS
Applicators
Aluminium Fast
Tagger
Flexible Tag Applicator
(standard)
The Fast Tagger uses a vertical action for
the quick, clean and efficient application
of Leader Flexible Tags. Also used to
apply RFID Tags. Rugged aluminium
construction. Also available in Plastic.
Standard Applicator to apply Leader Flexible
Tags of all sizes. Also used to apply RFID
Tags.
Product Code: 12500
Product Code: 12502
Leadermatic Plastic
Fast Application
Up To 60% faster for applying the original
Leadertags for sheep.
Revolutionary Design
Punches hole in the ear and inserts the tag
in one single action. Positive application. No
fuss in all tagging applications.
Also available in Aluminium
Product Code: 1019
Plastic Fast Tagger
The Fast Tagger uses a vertical action for
the quick, clean and efficient application
of Leader Flexible Tags. Also used
to apply RFID Tags. Also available in
Aluminium.
Feedlot Tag
Applicator
Applies Feedlot Tags quickly and easily.
Multi Tag Applicator
Product Code: 1250.2
Made of solid construction, light and strong.
Product Code: 1022
Product Code: 12502.1
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Marking rings
Marking Rings
For positive germ free marking
The well known Leader Marking Rings
have been the choice for thousands
of growers throughout Australia for
a number of years. They have found
that Leader Marking Rings maintain a
consistently high degree of quality. When
you consider the many features of Leader
Marking Rings, you will realise you can
have the BEST at an affordable price.
• Unconditionally Guaranteed
• Pure Latex
• No Fillings
Please note: Blue, Orange and White rings
are available upon request
Product Code: 2430.
Marking Ring
Applicator
(Metal or Plastic)
Designed for one hand operation. The
Leader Marking ring instrument is superbly
engineered with patented non-slip prongs.
Product Code: 2410
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Contact us
For more information
Head Office Australia (Victoria)
Leader Products Pty Ltd
465 Hume Highway
Craigieburn Vic 3064
Postal Address
PO Box 42
Craigieburn Vic 3064
Email
enquiries@leaderproducts.com.au
Sales Department
sales@leaderproducts.com.au
NLIS Department:
nlisorders@leaderproducts.com.au
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Tel +61 3 9308 2355
Fax +61 3 9308 3486
www.leaderproducts.com.au
ACN 004 279 261
ABN 64 004 279 261
For all non english language enquiries,
please contact us in writing.
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