The visually readable NLIS number, or NLIS ID, consists of: Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) number, which is the internal transponder number of the device.visual identification on the outside of the tag (the NLIS number), which includes the PIC.Transponder numbers and visually readable numbersĪn NLIS electronic tag consists of 2 identifiers: poultry (domesticated fowl, chickens, ducks, geese, turkey, guinea fowl, pigeons, quail or pheasants), orĮlectronic tags contain a transponder that's encoded with a unique unalterable number that can be quickly read electronically using suitable reading equipment.There are currently no NLIS tagging requirements for: See NLIS Sheep and goats for more information about NLIS (Sheep and goats) tags. NLIS (Sheep) tags must not be removed unless the device is damaged and cannot be read electronically.NLIS (Sheep) tags must not be used to identify any other livestock species (such as cattle, alpacas and pigs).Visit the Property Identification Codes website to amend your PIC details. NLIS (Sheep) tags purchased for use on one property must not be applied to sheep or goats located on another property, unless the parcel of land is linked to the PIC.Only one electronic NLIS (Sheep) tag must be present on a sheep or goat at any time.Sheep and goats dispatched from an interstate property and entering Victoria must be identified in accordance with the legal requirements of the jurisdiction from which they were dispatched.

Interstate animalsĪll sheep and non-exempt goats introduced from interstate must be tagged with an electronic NLIS (Sheep) pink post-breeder tag before being dispatched from a Victorian property, unless they are already tagged with an electronic NLIS (Sheep) tag.

NLIS (Sheep and Goat) post breeder tags are pink and are used to permanently identify introduced sheep and goats, not already identified with an electronic tag, or that have lost their original tag.įrom 1 January 2022 all sheep and non-exempt goats, regardless of age, must be identified with an electronic NLIS (Sheep) tag before leaving a Victorian property.NLIS (Sheep and goat) breeder tags are colour coded to match the sheep industries year of birth tag colour system and are used to permanently identify sheep and goats before they leave their property of birth.There are two types of electronic NLIS (Sheep and goat) tags available: See NLIS Cattle for more information about NLIS (Cattle) tags. NLIS (Cattle) tags must not be removed – unless the device is damaged and cannot be read electronically.NLIS (Cattle) tags must not be used to identify any other livestock species (such as sheep, goats, alpacas and pigs).Visit Property Identification Codes website to amend your PIC details. NLIS (Cattle) tags purchased for use on one property must not be applied to cattle located on another property, unless the parcel of land is linked to the PIC.Only one electronic NLIS (Cattle) tag must be present on an animal at any time.NLIS Breeder and Post-breeder tags must be attached to an animal’s right (offside) ear.It's very important that the correct NLIS tag is used, if not it will falsely indicate the breeding and life history of an animal. NLIS post-breeder tags are orange are used to permanently identify introduced livestock not already identified with an electronic tag, or that have lost their original tag.NLIS breeder tags are white and are used to permanently identify livestock before they leave their property of birth.There are two types of NLIS (Cattle) tags available:

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