ZTAG INFORMATION


New Z

ABOUT FARNAM LIVESTOCK

No one knows the livestock business better than us -- we were born on the farm. Farnam started out in 1946, selling livestock products by mail out of Omaha, Nebraska.

The livestock industry has undergone some dramatic changes since then. And we’re proud to add that some of those changes were ours – such as the introduction of the revolutionary New Z® No-Snag® Tag.

The unique, flexible, one-piece design -- easy, foolproof application system -- and lasting, superior readability quickly became a big hit with cattle producers around the country. And they still are, because they’re the only tags you’ll need for the life of your animals.

The success of the original No Snag Tags led to the introduction of New Z Two-Piece Tags in 1999, featuring the same superior advantages of our proven one-piece design.

Further innovations have included a choice of three ways to mark ear tags: Laser Printing for the ultimate in lifetime readability. And, for easy do-it-yourself numbering, our New Z Tag Marker penetrates deeply into the tag for superb, long-term results.

The latest challenge facing livestock owners is Electronic ID. Individual Animal Identification will soon be mandated by the government, requiring every animal to be tracked from birth to the dinner table.

However, there are many unique advantages to Electronic ID that producers could be literally profiting from right now -- such as age, source and process verification, health management, breeding enhancement and herd production analysis. 

Farnam can custom-build a system to meet any producer’s needs – large or small. One that can grow along with the operation and pay for itself in a very short time.

Just as you can be sure that the livestock industry will continue to change, you can be sure Farnam will continue to develop ever more innovative products to help producers meet those new challenges and grow new business.

 

New Z

Original One-Piece Tags


The Tag That Revolutionized Ear Tag Technology

One-Piece Tags
1
1-Pc Applicator with Flipout Pin
 
 
  • Superior readability
    Easier to read from front or back

  • Non-fade numbers
    Exclusive Laser printing guaranteed for the life of the animal

  • Fool-proof one-piece design
    Back of tag will not snag and pull out or break off

  • Available in 4 sizes
    Cow, Calf, Long-neck Calf, Small Animal
 
  • Easier to put in – no more torn ears
    Unique pivoting applicator pin makes loading easy and eliminates ripped ears

  • Exclusive self-piercing tip
    Clean, precise incision helps prevent infection & disease transfer

  • Available in 9 Colors
    Black available in cow size & calf size only

New Z Tags 1-Piece Package

 


New Z

Printing/Marking


Laser Printing

— Guaranteed for the Life of the Animal! —

Laser Printing

 

  • Highly visible! The most visible laser mark available - darker than traditional laser-only techniques
  • Virtually limitless marking options including numbers, logos, brands and barcodes or choose a combination of markings
  • High definition for sharper and more detailed graphics
  • Used in official identification programs around the world

 

 



Laser Printing Tags


Hot Stamp Printing
Hot Stamp Printing

You can also opt for our proven, economical Hot-Stamp process for numbers, letters, logos or your own special designs. If you provide the art, we'll do the rest.

  • Bold, black easy-to-read characters
  • Numbers etched deeply into tag
  • Custom numbering and logos available
1/4"
3/4"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
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Ink Markers
Designed Exclusively to Be Used With New Z® Tags
New Z Tags MarkerMarked Tags
The Special Ink Penetrates Deeply Into The Urethane Plastic
  • Make sure tags are clean, dry and at room temperature, if possible
  • Use two heavy coats, allowing the first to dry before applying the second
  • When applying, use constant pressure to keep ink flowing evenly
  • Allow to dry thoroughly before using
  • Available with black or white ink

New Z RFID Tags

Farnam Livestock Tracking System
RFID- Radio         
Frequency Identification

With the superior retention, application and readability of
New Z® No-Snag-Tag®s


   
Why Choose New Z® RFID....

Robust  
Industry leading read distance - up to several feet*
     
ICAR Approved  
International Committee for Animal Recording, the worldwide organization of animal recording and productivity evaluation.
 
     
ISO Compliant  
Conforms to standards established by the International Organization for Standardization. The world's largest developer of standards.
 
     
Tamperproof  
Ensures security in livestock management programs.
     
Durable  
Guaranteed to last the life of the animal. Designed to protect technology inside.
 
     
Dependable  
100% performance guaranteed.
     
Easy To Apply  
Patented application eliminates ripped & torn ears.
     
Self-Piercing Tip  
Ensures retention, eliminates infection & disease transfer.
*Read distance varies greatly per application due to reader quality & environmental factors.

 

Technical Specifications
Diameter: 33 mm
Weight: 5.5 grams
Compliance: ISO 11784, 11785
Frequency: 134.2 kHz
Technology: FDX B
Approval: ICAR
Application: New Z® 2-Piece Tag Applicator - No modification required
Printing: Laser
Read Range: Up to several ft. - Dependent on reader & environment

 
Farnam Livestock Tracking System
   LTS Wand Reader
Industry Leading Performance
 

LTS Wand Reader

WHAT YOU GET

  • Farnam LTS Wand Reader
  • AC Adapter
  • Software
  • Serial Data Cable
  • Farnam LTS Link Software
  • 12-Month Warranty
  • Lifetime Technical Support

Lets you count cattle anywhere they roam without being tied to your desktop computer, laptop or PDA. Holds over 98,000 records!

FEATURES

  • Built-in memory holds over 98,000 records
  • Dust and waterproof to IP67* Standards
  • Ruggedized construction
  • Barrel and handle articulate for increased comfort
  • Industry leading read distance
  • Long battery life
  • Available in 3 configurations: Non-display, Display and Display with Bluetooth
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Standards
ISO Standards 11784 and 11785
Operating Frequency
134.2 KHz
Battery
Lithium Ion Rechargeable
LEDs
Ultra bright green ”TAG READ“ light indicates successful tag read and flashing indicates antenna fault
Ultra bright dual color red/blue ”POWER“ light indicates power level and flashing indicates low battery
Real Time Clock
Displays the day, date, month, year and time
Memory
Non-Volatile: 99 files each storing up to 999 tags plus timestamp
Sound
Piezo Buzzer gives an audible indication of: Power Up; Power Down; Tag Read; Duplicate Tag Read and Tag Deleted
Communications
DBp, Serial (RS232) with diagnostic capability
The RS232 connection can be extended to 10 yards without reducing the integrity of the serial output
Antenna Tuning
Fully automatic and continuously operating
Mechanical
Dimensions when barrel angle at 0°: 31.75” L x 2.75” H; Barrel angle at 22°: 30.75” L x 7.00” H
Barrel angle at 44°: 30.00” L x 8.5” H; Weight 2 lbs (approx)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); Storage Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Current Consumption
High Power Mode 38mA typical; Low Power Mode 28mA typical
OPTIONAL Wireless
Bluetooth® V1.2 (Class 1) SPP Master or Slave; Range 330 ft depending on environment
OPTIONAL Display
16 x 2 PLED character display; Yellow-green emissive; High Contrast; Wide viewing angle; Displays tag data and user configuration menus
SPECIFICATIONS - RFID
DESCRIPTION
134.2 kHz
Reads both FDX-B and legacy HDX
134.2 kHz ISO Compliance
11784/11785
Read Range
Over 1 foot from end of barrel (FDX-B)

*IP67 indicates the “Ingress Protection” [IP] level against dust is rated 6 out of 6 – the highest protection possible.
The 7 refers to Ingress Protection against water, with a rating of 7 out of 8 – indicating it can withstand total immersion in up to 1 meter [39”] of water.
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Farnam Livestock Tracking System
LTS Tag Recorder
 

Portable, dependable tag data recording no matter where the cattle are

 
LTS Tag Recorder

The rugged Farnam LTS Tag Recorder is the perfect partner to Farnam’s other Tag Reader Systems for fast, easy, accurate and dependable tag tallying in the field – no matter where your cattle are.

What you get:

  • Farnam LTS Tag Recorder
  • Stylus
  • Desktop Software
  • AC Adapter
  • Choice of Serial or USB communications cable
  • Module with plain end-cap
  • 128MB Compact Flash Memory Expansion (optional)
  • 12-month warranty

Features:

  • Stable, reliable operation no matter where you use it
  • Dust and waterproof to IP67* Standards
  • Extended battery life
  • Powered by the ultra-dependable Palm OS® – found in more than 30 million portable devices the world over
  • 128MB non-volatile memory ensures data security in the event of power loss
   
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Operating System
Palm OS® 4.1.2
Microprocessor
33 MHz Motorola DragonBall-VZ
Memory
Volatile 16 megabytes SDRAM; Non-Volatile 4 megabytes Flash Expansion via MZIO™ bus
Display
LCD Type FSTN (TDF) grayscale; Resolution 160 x 160 pixels; Viewable Area 56mm (W) x 56mm (H); Touch Screen Analog Resistive; Backlight Electro Luminescent
Battery
Lithium Ion Rechargable
Mechanical
Dimensions 169.5mm (L) x 94mm (W) x 39mm (H); Weight 430gm (approx)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); Storage Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
SPECIFICATIONS - RFID
DESCRIPTION
134.2 kHz
HDX Read Range: 140mm
Palm Reader Performance
FDX-B Read Range: 140 mm
134.2 kHz ISO Compliance
11784/11785
  *IP67 indicates the “Ingress Protection” [IP] level against dust is rated 6 out of 6 – the highest protection possible.
The 7 refers to Ingress Protection against water, with a rating of 7 out of 8 – indicating it can withstand total immersion in up to 1 meter [39”] of water.
All trademarks are property of their respective owners.