Victorian livestock producers now have access to an improved online service they can use to order electronic National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) tags and update their property details.
Producer can now update their Property Identification Code (PIC) by simply clicking on parcels of land on a map.
Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Charles Milne, said up-to-date property information was vital to ensure that in the event of a disease or food safety incident we have the right details on record and can contact producers promptly.
The new online service can help the about 55,000 Victorians who have cattle, sheep or goats keep their PIC details current.
“Producers are required to register each parcel of land that they keep livestock on, including areas where stock are held on agistment, they can now do this by viewing their property on a map either when they order tags or by clicking on the application for a PIC icon,” Dr Milne said.
He said Victorian producers had access to the cheapest electronic NLIS-approved tags for cattle, sheep and goats when ordered online at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/nlis
Stock must be correctly identified with an NLIS tag before being consign to a saleyard, abattoir or to another property. Electronic NLIS tags can also be valuable for on-farm herd/flock data collection and management.
Electronic NLIS tags are mandatory for cattle and optional for sheep and goats.
“With lambing season underway, there’s never been a better time for Victorian sheep producers to purchase electronic tags, with more brands to choose from and less expense than ever before,” Dr Milne said.
“The new online service makes management of all NLIS information and products easier and cheaper.”
