Why do cattle have ear tags? Most importantly it’s so we know who they belong to! Right ear= bull calf. Left ear= heifer calf. Letter= the year the calf was born(initially we match mama, but will switch to the calfs birth year). Number= same as mama, so we know it’s hers. Ear tags are like an earring, a quick pinch is all it takes. We get to the calf quickly after birth, when they aren’t as quick to get away from us!#rockingrredangus #redangus #calvingseason #calf #cattle #ranching #ranchlife #g