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The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS Cattle) provides a permanent, whole of life identification system that enables individual animals to be tracked from property of birth to slaughter for food safety, product integrity and market access purposes.

Cattle within the system are uniquely identified with a NLIS-approved device, either an ear tag or rumen bolus/ear tag combination. Each device contains a microchip that allows it to be read electronically by scanners installed at saleyards, abattoirs and farms.

Once cattle are read, the data containing details of the property of origin and new property of residence is transferred to the NLIS database over the Internet, creating a traceable record of where animals have been.

Current Requirements

  • All cattle leaving a property must be NLIS identified.*
  • All cattle movements are to be recorded on the NLIS database. This means that property to property movements will have to be recorded on the NLIS Database. This is the responsibility of the receiver of the cattle. Saleyards and abattoirs transfer cattle they receive. See Transferring Cattle.
* Bobby calves consigned for slaughter are exempt from the System and can continue to use the bobby calf ear tags.

NLIS is underpinned by State legislation. Failure to use NLIS devices correctly can result in penalties of up to $13,000 for an individual and $26,000 for a company. Please read the Conditions of Use for Permanent Identification Devices for Cattle.

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Further Information

Contact: NLIS Helpdesk
National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Ltd
Locked Bag 991
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
Phone: 1800 654 743
Email: nlis.support@mla.com.au
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Contact: Registrar of Animal Brands
Andrea Howard
Registrar of Animal Brands
Chemical Management Branch
13 St Johns Avenue
NEW TOWN TAS 7008
Phone: 03 6233 3565
Fax: 03 6233 3843
Email: Andrea.Howard@dpipwe.tas.gov.au





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