How do I access my NLIS database?

Login to database Go to the website at www.nlis.com.au 2. Enter your NLIS user ID and password and click Login. Result: The home page for your account will appear.

What is the NLIS database?

The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia’s system for the identification and traceability of cattle, sheep and goats. NLIS reflects Australia’s commitment to biosecurity and food safety and provides a competitive advantage in a global market.

What information is on a NLIS tag?

The NLIS number (visual number) is printed on the electronic ear tag or on the management ear tag matching an NLIS rumen bolus. The NLIS ID indicates the property where the animal was identified and whether that was the property of birth or not.

How do I get NLIS tags?

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.

Who is responsible for uploading NLIS database?

The saleyard operator or agent (if operating the saleyard) is required to upload to the NLIS database the details of cattle sold at a saleyard or other public auction by COB on the day of the sale for cattle sent to slaughter, and within 2 working days for other cattle.

Why is NLIS important?

Once cattle are NLIS identified, a link is established between the tagged animal and your property. This assists in ensuring that stray cattle are promptly returned, and deters livestock thieves.

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 …

How do I get a NLIS tag in NSW?

If your property is in New South Wales (NSW) you can order NLIS approved ear tags from our website and no additional authorisation/approval is required from State or Federal Government bodies.

What are orange NLIS tags for?

NLIS (Cattle) post-breeder tags are orange and are used to permanently identify introduced cattle, not already identified, or that have lost their original tag. It is very important that the correct NLIS tag is used, if not it will falsely indicate the breeding and life history of an animal.

How much are NLIS tags?

The retail price of the NLIS (Cattle) tag brand under the new supply contracts had already been reduced in April 2021 from $0.74 to $0.64 per tag.

Is NLIS mandatory?

Yes, participation in the NLIS is mandatory for all cattle producers and participants of the red meat supply chain.

Who should use NLIS?

Cattle attending transit centres must be identified correctly with NLIS devices, which is the responsibility of the cattle owner or manager as per Part 1 of these standards.

How does the NLIS system work?

NLIS (Sheep and Goats) uses a combination of visually readable ear tags printed with a Property Identification Code (PIC), an NLIS movement document which accompanies every mob of sheep or goats when they move, and the recording of all movements of sheep and goats in the NLIS database, to provide traceability.

Why are NLIS tags important?

How does the NLIS tag work?

What does a NLIS tag look like?

NLIS (Cattle) breeder tags are white and are used to permanently identify cattle before they leave their property of birth. NLIS (Cattle) post-breeder tags are orange and are used to permanently identify introduced cattle, not already identified, or that have lost their original tag.

What are the advantages of NLIS?

Why is NLIS used?

The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia’s system for identifying and tracking dairy and beef cattle. By using the NLIS equipment and software, dairy herd management is simplified and gives greater accuracy, which results in greater efficiency and bigger profits.

Who should use the NLIS?

NLIS (Sheep & Goats) was introduced in NSW as a mob-based system from 1 January 2006 and requires that: All sheep and farmed goats leaving a property must be identified with an accredited NLIS (Sheep & Goats) tag. All movements of sheep and goats must be accompanied by an NLIS movement document.

Where can I find more information on the NLIS?

The NLIS is underpinned by legislation in each state or territory. In NSW this is the Biosecurity (NLIS) Regulation 2017. Permanent identification of livestock benefits livestock industries by: Further information on the NLIS is available from NSW Department of Primary Industries: Email: [email protected]

Can the LLS issue special NLIS devices?

In the case of cattle on a LLS travelling stock reserve (TSR), the LLS office will be able to issue NLIS identifiers for the TSR PIC. Special (emergency) NLIS devices may be supplied in certain circumstances. Where do I buy NLIS devices?

What are the different types of NLIS devices for cattle?

There are two types of NLIS permanent identifiers (devices) for cattle: Both breeder and post breeder devices are available as ear tags or rumen bolus/ear tag combination. What happens if a beast with an NLIS device dies?

Do I need A Scanner to scan cattle for NLIS?

However it is mandatory for the NLIS database to be notified within 2 days after cattle are moved onto a property and cattle must be scanned and their device details recorded for this to occur. If you don’t have your own scanner you may be able to borrow one from your agent.