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National Livestock Identification System

The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia's system for identifying and tracking beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats. The Victorian Government and the livestock industry are working together to implement the NLIS, which will enable livestock to be identified and tracked from their property of birth to slaughter. This will protect the reputation of Victoria's livestock industry as a supplier of 'clean' meat and dairy products, providing a competitive advantage in domestic and export markets.

For more information, please select an animal below:

NLIS Cattle

NLIS Cattle
NLIS Sheep & Goats

NLIS Sheep

Order Cattle, Sheep and Goat Tags On-line

Paper Application Forms
Victorian Cattle Producers wishing to pay via cheque can continue to use the existing paper forms if they wish. To view the attached PDF documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat (external link).


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).

For further information and application forms please contact the Department's Help Line 1800 678 779.



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