The Southland Times

Shearwell NZ - your partner in reliable livestock identifica­tion

Livestock identifica­tion is critical in managing a profitable and efficient farming operation. Whether it is for monitoring breeding, managing health or simply keeping track of your animals, it pays to invest in reliable and durable identifica­tion tags.

That is where Shearwell New Zealand comes in. As a leading manufactur­er and printer of sheep and cattle tags globally, they provide farmers with efficient and reliable systems to help them identify and manage their livestock.

What makes the company unique is it is owned by a farming family which understand­s farming and the importance of providing outstandin­g customer service and reliable products at a very competitiv­e price.

Their focus is on the developmen­t and supply of efficient systems for livestock identifica­tion and management. They offer several types of tags, including visual and electronic (EID) tags. These tags help farmers increase tracking accuracy, reduce errors and gain real-time data on the health of their herd.

Shearwell started out in the UK over 25 years ago and have been here in New Zealand for about six years.

“However, there are local customers who have been getting their tags from the UK for over 10 years. Today, we have a strong and loyal base of customers who keep returning year after year for their identifica­tion needs,” says Alan McLeary, the company’s South Island sales representa­tive.

According to Alan, Shearwell rigorously tests all their systems on their own farm first, to make sure they are easy to use and practical. They also have an in-house printing facility which enables them to deliver the products promptly, helping farmers get their animals identified quickly.

The team at Shearwell know that different livestock require different identifica­tion methods, and so they tailor their products to suit individual farm requiremen­ts. With their contractor background, the company makes sure to get the products right so farmers can carry out their tasks efficientl­y.

Retention of the tag is extremely important to them, with trials in Canada

showing 99% percent retention over three years with 50,000 tags.

For farmers seeking cutting-edge solutions backed by a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Shearwell NZ is highly recommende­d as the partner of choice in managing and identifyin­g high-performing stock efficientl­y.

Southern Field Days - Site A73

If you’re attending Southern Field Days, be sure to visit Shearwell NZ at trade site A73. Their stand will display key products, with two very happy sales reps who will answer any questions.