About EID readers

Your efficiency is our focus

Founded over a hundred years ago Donalds is well respected for its innovative developments particularly in wool presses, weigh scales and sheep equipment. The Donalds weighing and EID systems have been developed to provide you with simple, practical, and easy to use animal ID solutions.

Rugged and guaranteed to last, the Te Pari range of Donalds EID equipment will not only save you time and money but will dramatically improve your animal management ability.

Types of EID readers

Portable readers

Light and easy to use, the Donalds range of portable hand held tag readers, including both the stick readers and pocket type units, are perfect for portable applications and for use at different sites. These high performance EID readers provide a fast read of both half duplex (HDX) and full duplex (FDX-B) ISO compliant tags and are compatible with most models of iScale, Gallagher, Tru-test and Iconix weighing systems.

Permanent readers

Permanent EID readers allow for hands-free reading of EID tags in a specific area have an antenna panel fixed in place and a separate control unit, normally mounted nearby ideal when you need to identify animals in a fixed location like a weighing crate or in a safe location such as a race.

Integrated readers

Donalds Integrated EID readers include innovative eRail and ePanel system. The eRail reader is integrated in the side gate of the Cattlemaster iDraft and Titan cattle crushes and the ePanel reader is integrated in the side wall of the Racewell sheep handler.

The benefits of using EID for your Livestock

An EID system will help you improve both efficiency and potential profit from your operation. Major benefits include:

• Easy automatic animal ID providing improved management
• Equipment efficiencies including auto drafting
• Saves labour and time and improves safety
• Simpler record keeping
• Improved ability to monitor animal health
• Full traceability for international markets

To find out more about these products, download the ebooklet Boost your performance with EID or contact our technical support team.