NLIS Tag Readers & Scanners

NLIS tag readers and eID scanners from Allflex, FOFIA, Shearwell and Leader, all on one page. Every reader here picks up the electronic NLIS tag in the ear and gives you the number, so you can check stock, draft, record treatments or move mobs without writing anything down. Not sure which one suits your setup? Send us a message and we'll sort it.

9 Products
9 products
FOFIA PT160 pocket RFID reader with USB charging cable and box

FOFIA PT160 HDX Pocket RFID Reader | NLIS Livestock Tags

$163.90

FOFIA PT290-LF stick RFID reader for NLIS electronic ear tags

FOFIA PT290-LF RFID Stick Reader | NLIS Livestock Tags

$1,428.90

Leader GPScanID 80 RFID reader in its carry case
Leader Products

Leader GPScanID 80 RFID Reader, Standard Pack

$480.00

Stick Reader - SDL440S
Shearwell

Shearwell SDL440S Stick Reader

$1,150.00

AWR250 Stick Reader

AWR250 Stick Reader

$1,593.00

APR 250 Handheld Reader

APR 250 Handheld Reader

$1,404.00

APR 650 Handheld Reader

APR 650 Handheld Reader with Hard Case

$2,912.00

NX-R Series Panel Reader System (Economy) - Image 1

NX-R Series Panel Reader System (Economy)

From $4,900.00

NX-SM120C Large Panel Reader System (Deluxe) - Image 1

NX-SM120C Large Panel Reader System (Deluxe)

$9,350.00

eID readers for cattle, sheep and goats

Pick the reader for how you work

Pocket readers sit in a shirt pocket and show one tag at a time, which suits spot checks and small mobs. Stick readers reach into the race so you scan from outside the yard, and most store the reads to send to a phone or computer later. Handheld readers sit between the two. Panel readers mount on the race and read stock as they walk past, for bigger runs and saleyard-style setups.

Getting the numbers off the reader

Think about where the numbers need to end up before you buy. Some readers only show the tag on a screen. Others store the reads and send them over Bluetooth or a cable to an app, a spreadsheet or a weigh head. Check the product page for how each reader stores and sends its reads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a reader from one brand read another brand's NLIS tags?

Check the product page for the tag types each reader lists before you buy. Some readers are made for one tag type only, like the FOFIA PT160, which reads HDX tags.

Do I need a reader to use NLIS tags?

No. You can buy and fit NLIS tags without one. A reader saves writing numbers down when you check, treat or sell stock.

Which reader do I need for sheep?

Any reader here that lists sheep and goat eID tags on its product page. Stick and panel readers let you scan sheep in the race without catching each one.

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