Traceability:
Step Four

Step 4 Heading

The identification label issued by the independant MLC Grader at the MLC Grading Station contains the following information as shown on the sample photograph below:-

  • Farmer/Farm - W Angus
  • Ear Tag Number - AB1561 00354
  • Weight and Grade - 143kg (Side) and R4L C
  • C after grade indicates steer. (The letter A on the label would indicate a bull and E would indicate a heifer.)
  • Carcase Number - 000327
    EC Approved Number - SPM Ltd UK 1121 EC
  • (The figure 21 underneath the ear tag number indicates the lot number provided to the Grader by the Lairage Manager.)
  • Date and Time of Grading - 21 Sep 99 (12.43)
  • Bar Code (Which contains all the tags information detailed above.)
Identity tag


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