UHF RFID Livestock Identification
UHF RFID livestock tags for group reads at races, gates and scales: ear tags, fixed readers, outdoor antennas and handhelds that work alongside 134.2 kHz ID.
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LV-110 UHF RFID Pig Ear Tag, 30 mm Closed-Hole, Nylon + TPU
Two-piece UHF RFID button ear tag, Ø30 × 14.6 mm with a closed-hole socket, nylon core and TPU shell; reads at 6–7 m on a fixed reader for group reading at gates and races.
- Group reading at 6–7 m with a 4 W fixed reader; 0.5 m with a handheld
- Alien Higgs-9 EPC Gen2 chip, 902–928 MHz
- Ø30 × 14.6 mm two-piece button with closed-hole (sealed) socket
- Modified-nylon skeleton inside a flexible TPU shell
- Unique ID links each animal to breed, origin, vaccination and health records
- Frequency
- 902–928 MHz
- Chip
- Alien Higgs-9 (EPC Gen2)
- Read range
- 6–7 m (4 W fixed reader)
- Handheld range
- 0.5 m
- Size
- Ø30 × 14.6 mm, closed hole
- Material
- Nylon skeleton, TPU shell
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UHF RFID Pig Ear Tag, 30 mm Closed-Hole, Nylon + TPU: overview
The LV-110 is a UHF RFID ear tag for pig farms and other livestock operations that want to read animals in groups as they pass a gate, alley or weigh station. Each tag carries an Alien Higgs-9 EPC Gen2 chip whose unique ID becomes the animal's electronic identity, linked in your herd software to breed, origin, performance, vaccination and health records.
This is the closed-hole version: the button has a sealed socket, and the tag measures Ø30 × 14.6 mm. The body uses a modified-nylon skeleton inside a TPU (polyurethane) shell, pairing a stiff core with a flexible outer surface. The through-hole LV-120 is the same tag with an open socket and a 13.2 mm height.
UHF lets a 4 W fixed reader pick up tags at 6–7 m, so animals do not have to be caught and scanned one by one. A handheld reader works at about 0.5 m, which suits spot checks in a pen. If a disease or product-quality problem appears, the recorded IDs let you trace each animal back to its source.
Integration notes
The tag is specified for 902–928 MHz only. It is not a 134.2 kHz ISO 11784/11785 (FDX-B) tag, so where national rules mandate LF official ID, use it as a management tag alongside the official one. Confirm fit with your applicator pliers on a sample before volume orders.
LV-110 specifications
RF & chip
| Frequency | 902–928 MHz |
|---|---|
| Chip | Alien Higgs-9 |
| Air interface | EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 passive UHF |
| LF compatibility | None (not a 134.2 kHz ISO 11784/11785 tag) |
Read performance
| Fixed reader (4 W) | 6–7 m |
|---|---|
| Handheld reader (Impinj R2000-based) | 0.5 m |
Construction
| Form | Two-piece round button ear tag (pin + button) |
|---|---|
| Hole style | Closed hole (sealed socket) |
| Dimensions | Ø30 × 14.6 mm |
| Inner skeleton | Modified nylon |
| Outer shell | TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) |
Hole style options
| Variant SKU | Hole style | Size | Chip | UHF band | 4 W fixed reader | Handheld reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV-110-US | Closed hole (sealed socket) | Ø30 × 14.6 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 902–928 MHz | 6–7 m | 0.5 m |
| LV-120-US | Through hole (open socket) | Ø30 × 13.2 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 902–928 MHz | 6–7 m | 0.5 m |
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| LV-110-US | UHF RFID pig ear tag, closed hole, Ø30 × 14.6 mm, nylon + TPU, Alien Higgs-9, 902–928 MHz |
Where the LV-110 is used
- Reading pigs as groups move through alleys and gates between barns
- Linking weights at an automated weigh station to each animal
- Vaccination and treatment checks with a handheld reader in the pen
- Tracing animals back to their origin farm when a health issue appears
LV-110 FAQ
Does this replace an official 134.2 kHz ear tag?
No. It is a UHF tag (902–928 MHz), not an ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B or HDX tag. Where official LF identification is required, fit it as an additional management tag.
What is the difference between closed-hole and through-hole?
The LV-110 closed-hole version has a sealed socket and is 14.6 mm tall; the LV-120 through-hole version has an open socket and is 13.2 mm tall. Chip, material and read range are the same.
Can I use it with 865–868 MHz readers?
It is specified for 902–928 MHz only, and no EU-band version is listed. Test it with your reader before deploying in an ETSI-band region.
How far can the tag be read?
The datasheet lists 6–7 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 0.5 m with a handheld. Animal bodies absorb UHF energy, so position gate antennas to see the ear and test with a sample batch.
Before you buy
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