National Livestock Identification System Sheep & Goats

Shearwell ASET one piece tag

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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 be ordered through DPI's online tag ordering service or by completing a paper application form.

In relation to electronic NLIS (Sheep) tags, there are three brands now available made by Shearwell Australia, Allflex and Leader Products. The Shearwell ASET and Leader tags can be purchased by Victorian producers for the subsidised price of $0.90 per tag. The Allflex tag can be purchased for the subsidised price of $1.00 per tag.

The Shearwell ASET tag is a one-piece tag, and is available in ‘year of birth’ colours, ie light greet for 2011 lambs.

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.

What is NLIS?

Read more about NLIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sheep and Goat Identification FAQ

On-farm Benefits of Sheep Electronic Identification (EID)

Will an Electronic Identification (EID) System Benefit my Sheep Production Enterprise?

Brochures and Information Notes

• National Identification System - Sheep & Goats
• Your Guide to Victoria's Sheep & Goat Identification Legislation
• Your Guide to the use of Electronic NLIS (Sheep) Tags
• Enhancing the identification and tracking of Sheep and Goats in Victoria
• Your Guide to use of Leadertronic NLIS (Sheep) tags
• Electronic Identification (EID) Readers and their use in a Sheep Production Enterprise
• NLIS Requirements for Cutting and Campdrafting Events
• NLIS Mob Based Transfers - NLIS Requirements for Cutting and Campdrafting Events

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How do I?

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Get a Property Identification Code (PIC)?

Media Releases

Allflex - Post Breeder Tags

You can search for the following Media Releases:

• Minister for Agriculture and Food Security- On farm benefits from electronic sheep identification - 11 April 2012
  
• Media Release from the Minister for Agriculture - Electronic Sheep Tags down to a Dollar - 21 April 2009
• Media Release from the Minister for Agriculture - All Sheep to be NLIS tagged from 1 January 2009
• Media Release from the Minister for Agriculture - Producers now offered a choice of affordable Tags - 30 Sept 2008
• Media Release from the Minister for Agriculture - Delivering $1 Million For Electronic Sheep ID System
• Electronic Sheep Tags

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 Websites

Leader Products - Post Breeder Tags