Combi Matic applicator

Ideal for tagging cattle

Opens automatically after the tag has been attached to the animal’s ear

  • For cattle only
  • For application of Combi 3000 non-electronic cattle tags
  • For application of CombiE electronic cattle tags
  • For cattle only
  • For application of Combi 3000 non-electronic cattle tags
  • For application of CombiE electronic cattle tags
  • Opens automatically after the tag has been attached to the animal’s ear
  • Retracts the pin out of the ear before the animal can react
  • Contoured pistol grip handle
  • Anvil can be positioned at any angle
  • Made from impact resistant, lightweight plastic
  • Requires minimum manual strength
  • A spare pin is included with the applicator
  • The spare pin for Combi Junior is also used for Combi Matic

A new generation of ear tags!

The Combi 3000 is a new system of ear tags that are even stronger and easier to fit while also providing improved animal welfare.

Secure and durable

We have reinforced the upper part of the tag, both the hole and pin. An improved design and better transition between the label and stem make for a stronger ear tag.

Easy application

The Combi 3000 takes less effort to apply. You will hear a clearly audible click once the tag has been correctly applied. This way you know that the tag sits properly. Use the Combi Junior or Combi Senior applicators to apply the tags.

Animal-friendly

All pins have been given a 2 mm longer stem (this change was implemented back in 2017). This increases the ear’s exposure to air, which aids healing after tagging. The Combi 3000 tags also rotate freely around the hole and pin, allowing hair and skin around the edges of the wound to come off more easily. An open “cup” at the top of the hole directs air to the wound. The surface of the wound heals quickly, the risk of irritation and infection is reduced, and the grip of the tag is improved.

Easier reading of cattle tags

The hole in the non-electronic Combi 3000 Large tag now sits 8 mm higher up, and the printing has therefore moved slightly downwards. This makes it easier to read both the producer number and animal identification number if the animal’s ear is hairy.

Unique locking system

Both the Combi 3000 and CombiE have a uniquely strong locking system. The patented lock prevents the tag from being reused. The lock contains no metal parts and can be recycled. (Patent no. 304771)

Lasting a lifetime

The Combi 3000 and CombiE are made from a soft and flexible special plastic. The tag can withstand severe temperature fluctuations, sunshine and extreme wear both indoors and outdoors. The material and shape ensure that the tag stays firmly in place. Numbers and letters are printed onto the plastic tag using a laser and remain clearly legible for the lifetime of the animal.

Developed and manufactured in Norway

Combi 3000 non-electronic tags and CombiE electronic tags are developed and manufactured by OS ID. The tags have been approved for official tagging in Norway and many other countries, and the Combi is one of Europe’s most widely used livestock tagging systems. The Combi brand is a seal of quality for producers, abattoirs and agricultural extension services.