Formed in 1972 to specialise in the manufacturing and supply of ear tags and animal identification products, Ritchey is now a leading independent British manufacturer, distributor and supplier of a wide range of animal husbandry products in the UK, Republic of Ireland and key export markets worldwide.
Ritchey, originally known as Ritchey Tagg Ltd, was formed in 1972 and since that time the product portfolio has grown considerably to meet the ever changing needs of farmers and trading customers.
Ritchey now offers a range of products to span calving, lambing and farrowing, footcare, showing and electronic weighing. We also supply a range of equine, veterinary and pet products.
Among our many well known brands are Dalesman™ and Snapp tags, Super Sprayline, Tru-Test weighing equipment, Hooftreat Plus™ and Oster grooming products.
Ritchey’s main product lines include:
Ministry approved ear tags (fully approved by DEFRA - Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and other livestock marking and identification products; animal healthcare, weighing and hygiene products; animal grooming and showing aids; livestock foot care and handling equipment; products developed for the equine, veterinary and pet markets.
As a long-established manufacturer and supplier of premium quality livestock products to agricultural retailers for onward sale to farmers, Ritchey is a strong brand within the farming and veterinary communities.
Ritchey is part of Animalcare Group plc