National Livestock Identification System Sheep & Goats
Sheep and goat producers have the option of using tags that are visually readable only or electronic tags. Visually readable tags can be purchased from rural retail outlets. Electronic tags can only be ordered through DPI's On-line tag ordering service.
In relation to electronic NLIS (Sheep) tags, there are two brands now available made by Allflex and by Leader Products . Both brands can be purchased by Victorian producers for the subsidised price of $1.00 per tag.
Producers who chose to use electronic NLIS (Sheep) tags are not required to also attach a visually readable NLIS (Sheep) tag. Each electronic tag will be printed with a visually readable Property Identification Code (PIC) and serial number.
National Vendor Declaration (NVD) Forms
Sheep and goat producers who have a valid PIC can obtain Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) NVDs by phoning the LPA helpline on 1800 683 111 during office hours or by visiting Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Livestock Production Assurance (food safety and quality assurance) (external link).
