Section 2.51 - Form of official tag(a) The official tag shall be made of a durable alloy such as brass, bronze, or steel, or of a durable plastic. Aluminum of a sufficient thickness to assure the tag is durable and legible may also be used. The tag shall be one of the following shapes: (1) Circular in shape and not less than 11/4 inches in diameter, or(2) Oblong and flat in shape, not less than 2 inches by 3/4 inch and riveted to an acceptable collar.(b) Each tag shall have the following information embossed or stamped on so that it is easily readable: (2) Numbers identifying the State and dealer, exhibitor, or research facility (e.g., 39-AB); and(3) Numbers identifying the animal (e.g., 82488).(c) Official tags shall be serially numbered. No individual dealer or exhibitor shall use any identification tag number more than once within a 5-year period.