The use of internal PIT tags began in the mid-1980s with scientists measuring fish movement, but has since been expanded to include the study of mammal, amphibians, reptile, bird, and invertebrate movement . PIT tags are also used by veterinarians for identifying household pets and for tracking livestock and zoo animals. A PIT tag consists of an integrated circuit chip, capacitor, and antenna coil encased in glass. PIT tags vary in size and shape depending on the study animal. Generally, tags are cylindrical in shape, about 8-32 mm long, and 1-4 mm in diameter.

FDX-B ISO PIT Tags are designed for fish and animal identification.  The PIT tag is used by governments, institutions, fish and wildlife scientific research and academia.  Our PIT tags are built to the highest standards with 14+ year life expectancy.  Tags are supplied bulk but can be supplied sterilized as well.

Areas for PIT uses include:

Fisheries – River and Dam monitoring

Fisheries – Lake, Sea and water tanks

Fish breeding and tracking

Marine life studies and research

Aquariums management

Frogs and toad identification

Snake Identification

Turtle identification

Lamprey eel tracking

Tree Tagging

Livestock Identification

Livestock security

Livestock and animal theft protection