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Permanent Identification Technology
Permanent Identification of Cats and Dogs I Permanent Identification Technology I Implantation I Domestic Animal Registries I Frequently Asked Questions
In Victoria only certain types of microchips can be implanted in dogs and cats, information on these devices is given below. Additionally there are set requirements for scanners used by implanters or at pounds/shelters.
Permanent identification devices (ie microchip)
Only permanent identification devices which meet Australian standards and have the first three digits of the number as the manufacturer code can be used. Basically this means ISO microchips in the main however veterinarians/implanters should check with their wholesalers to ensure the microchips they are implanting meet the legislative requirements. The full legislative requirements are detailed below:
Prescribed Permanent identification device means a microchip or other device which:
- is able to be permanently implanted in an animal
- is designed to transmit stored information when activated by a reader
- complies with the requirements is AS 5019 - 2001
- contains a unique identification numbers that
- complies with AS 5018-2001; and
- the first 3 digits displayed are the manufacturers code for the device as set by the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR)
- or any permanent identification device (microchip) implanted before May 2003 that uniquely identifies the animal.
Exemption from Victorian requirements : Where cats or dogs are being exported and the import country has specific requirements which differ from the Victorian legislation it is permissable to implant the animal being exported with the type of chip required by the country of import.
Scanners
Scanners used by implanters and at pounds/shelters must be able to detect all prescribed permanent identification devices (see above information) and the three most common non-ISO devices used prior to the introduction of this new legislation, these are:
- Destron 125 Khz microchip
- AVID 125 kHz non-encrypted microchip, and
- Trovan 128 kHz microchip
Scanning at Pounds and Shelters
All pounds/shelters must scan all cats and dogs within 3 days of its entry into the facility for the presence of a permanent identification device. If a pet is identified by microchip or tag the council must
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