What does NLIS tags stand for?

NLIS Cattle was introduced in NSW on 1 July 2004 and involves electronic identification of cattle and recording of all cattle movements in the NLIS database. Cattle are identified with approved NLIS ear devices, or rumen boluses and a matching ear tag.

How much are NLIS tags?

How much will it cost me to buy NLIS devices? The cost of NLIS ear devices varies between manufacturers. Historically prices have been around $3 per tag plus GST and slightly more expensive for rumen boluses.

Which ear is NLIS tag?

right ear
NLIS ear tags must only be placed in the cattle’s right ear. NLIS devices must not be re-used, or removed (unless tested and found to be not functioning), unless under a permit issued by the state or territory authority, or under the direction of one of its officers.

When should Lambs be tagged with their NLIS tag and at what age?

Sheep in the South West land division must be identified with an accredited year or birth coloured NLIS ear tag bearing the brand or PIC of the owner and their registered earmark when they are weaned, before they reach six months of age or before they are moved from the property, whichever occurs first.

What are the 3 elements of NLIS?

The NLIS combines three elements to enable the lifetime traceability of animals: an animal identifier (visual or electronic ear tag known as a device); identification of a physical location by means of Property Identification Code (PIC) and a web-accessible database to store and correlate movement data and associated …

Why was NLIS tags introduced?

NLIS was introduced in 1999 to meet European Union requirements and enable individual animals to be traced quickly, from property of birth to slaughter, for food safety purposes.

How can I buy Nlis tag?

Order National Livestock Identification (NLIS) Tags from Agriculture Victoria. Call our NLIS helpline on 1800 678 779 between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, submit a paper application form or order online.

What are the best cattle ear tags?

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Where do I get NLIS tags?

What is a NLIS user ID?

The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia’s system for the identification and traceability of cattle, sheep and goats.

What happens if sheep lose their NLIS tag?

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.

Why do sheep have 2 ear tags?

Replace ear tag pairs on adult animals Adult animals generally have 2 ear tags that display the animal’s individual identification number and your flock or herd mark.

What are the different types of NLIS tags available?

There are two types of NLIS (Cattle) tags available: 1 NLIS breeder tags are white and are used to permanently identify livestock before they leave their property of birth. 2 NLIS post-breeder tags are orange are used to permanently identify introduced livestock not already identified with an… More

How do I get a NLIS tag for my cattle?

Call our NLIS helpline on 1800 678 779 between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, submit a paper application form or order online. There are two types of NLIS (Cattle) tags available: NLIS breeder tags are white and are used to permanently identify livestock before they leave their property of birth.

How do I order NLIS tags from agriculture Victoria?

Order National Livestock Identification (NLIS) Tags from Agriculture Victoria Call our NLIS helpline on 1800 678 779 between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, submit a paper application form or order online. Order NLIS tags online

What is the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)?

It also allows Australia to contain and manage major disease or food safety incidents Cattle owners who purchase electronic National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) tags must pay $1.50 per tag to the Cattle Industry Fund. Authorised tag suppliers collect and forward the money on behalf of the cattle owner