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Once you have removed an active tag, you can install it on another animal straight away. If you are re-using an active ear tag, you will require a new male button (available from all leading farm supply stores).
To re-use an active tag on an animal straight away:
Begin the standard assigning process using the Datamars Pro mobile app.
When you are asked to swipe the magnet over the tag, do this as you normally would:
📝 When you re-use an active tag on a new animal, the software will automatically unassign (unpair, unlink) it from the old animal.
Carry on with the assigning process.
💡 If an animal has left your farm, don't forget to use the Datamars Livestock web app to mark the animal as 'sold' or 'died' in order to keep the database up-to-date.
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