Since 7 August 2026, Uzbekistan has had a law in force on mandatory animal identification and registration — it covers pets (cats and dogs) as well as farm animals: cattle, small ruminants, camels, horses and pigs. Owner obligations, including a ban on keeping unregistered pets, take effect later — from 1 January 2028. Here is what the law requires, the registration deadlines by species, and how ERKSONS helps livestock farms with electronic identification of cattle and small ruminants.
What the animal identification law says
The law on mandatory animal identification and registration entered into force on 7 August 2026 and covers both pets and farm animals — cattle, small ruminants, camels, horses and pigs. Data on animals is entered into a unified electronic information system maintained under the Committee of Veterinary Medicine. The law names three identification methods: visual tags, microchips, or combined tags with a unique code. From 1 January 2028, mandatory requirements take effect for owners, including a ban on keeping unregistered pets — a date distinct from when the law itself entered into force.
Registration deadlines by species
The law sets different registration deadlines for different species:
- cattle, small ruminants and camels — within 14 days of birth, no later than 1 month;
- cats and dogs — upon reaching 3 months of age, register no later than 1 month after;
- horses — after reaching 4 months;
- imported animals — within 21 days of import.
What this means for livestock farms
For livestock farms, the law means a shift to systematic per-animal records: individual records and herd traceability become part of everyday operations rather than a one-off report. This applies to dairy, beef and mixed herds of any size. At the same time, the law does not prescribe a specific identification technology — it leaves the choice of tag, microchip or combined mark to the farm. RFID ear tags are one practical way to implement a "tag with a unique code" for cattle and small ruminants — this is our own assessment, not a requirement of the law. For a look at how a tag, a microchip and a combined mark differ, see the breakdown on erfid.uz.
RFID ear tags for cattle and small ruminants — supplied by ERKSONS
ERKSONS supplies ICAR-certified RFID ear tags for cattle and small ruminants in Tashkent and across Uzbekistan. The set includes tags and applicator pliers for fitting them; an engineer will help select the right option for your herd. Learn more about the technology and standards on the RFID ear tags page. The cost is calculated per project. Leave a request — a manager will contact you and prepare an offer.
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