All piglets sold must be tagged prior to going to their new homes. This is the breeder’s responsibility – please do not expect the new owner to tag the piglets for you. 

Please make sure the ear tag number matches that on the registration application. 

It is helpful, but not essential, to have BKKPS on the ear tag of any pedigree registered pigs. Most ear tag companies will add this on for you as well as your herd number and unique identifier. Allflex provide white tags with the BKKPS logo printed on them. 

Each pig needs an ear tag that has their DEFRA herd number (2 letters followed by 4 numbers) and a unique identifying number, e.g. 001, 002. For example, UK GJ2468-001. It is vital that all pigs have a uniquely numbered ear tag so they can be identified. The identification rules vary in other countries and any format is acceptable so long as the tag:

• identifies your herd.
• has a unique number for the pig.
• is ‘standard’ in your country.

When you purchase pedigree piglets, the pedigree certificate will be sent to you when the breeder registers the piglets. Please check that the ear tag number on the certificate matches the number on the ear tag. Please contact the registrar if you have any question. 

If the pedigree certificate and the pig’s ear tag do not match then the pig is not a pedigree.