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Animal Identification

All animals leaving a property (PIC) must be identified with an NLIS accredited device before moving unless there is a specific exemption or a permit is obtained from the state or territory authority.  

If you are moving an animal off its property of birth, tag the animal with an NLIS accredited breeder device (white for cattle, yellow or 'year of birth colour' for sheep and goats).

Once an animal has been tagged, the tag should remain with the animal for life.  if a tag is lost and the animal is no longer on its property of birth, tag the animal with an NLIS accredited post-breeder device (orange for cattle, pink for sheep or goats). 

It is an offence to remove an NLIS tag from an animal and apply another tag.  Check with your state/territory NLIS authority for how to deal with non-functioning tags/devices in your jurisdiction.

A device compliant form is available here for cattle, sheep and goats.

NLIS Approval of Animal Identification

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Before livestock identification devices become approved for use under the NLIS, they must undergo a three-year field trial. Field trials assess suitability, retention and readability.

At first the field trial is experimental and the device cannot be sold commercially. After six months, if the device is assessed as meeting the performance standards, it may be awarded conditional approval. Conditional approval means the device can be commercially sold as conditionally approved for the remainder of the trial. Conditional approval status must be clearly marked on the packaging and marketing material.

If the device continues to perform to the standard required throughout the three-year field trial, it can be awarded full NLIS approval. If the device does not meet the requirements during the trial at any time it cannot be approved.

ISC monitors the performance of approved devices using various surveillance methods. If you wish to make a complaint regarding an NLIS approved device, please submit your compliant here or send an email with the device name, livestock it was used on, name of the supplier, date of purchase and details of the issue to operations@integritysystems.com.au for investigation. Complaints can also be lodged directly with the supplier of the devices.

For information relating to NLIS accredited pig tags, please visit the Australian Pork website and then look for the identification tab.

Tagging requirements for cattle

NLIS accredited devices for cattle must be an electronic (RFID) device. This can be either a single ear tag, or a rumen bolus/visual ear tag combination.

All cattle must be tagged with an NLIS accredited device before being moved off a PIC.

For more information about NLIS accredited cattle devices, see our Accredited Devices List for Cattle and the FAQ What is an (electronic) RFID? What is a (visual) NLISID?

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