The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) ensures lifetime movements of cattle, sheep, pigs and goats can be identified and recorded. Animal movements need to be recorded against property identification code (PICs) on the NLIS database:
- If you move livestock from its property of birth to another property with a different PIC, you will need to tag the livestock with a NLIS accredited breeder device prior to moving the animal. You will also need to report the movement to the NLIS database within 48 hours.
- If you move livestock from one property to another property with a different PIC, you must report the movement to the NLIS database within 48 hours.
- If you receive livestock from a different property with a different PIC, you must report the movement to the NLIS database within 48 hours.
You will need to complete a movement record prior to moving the animals or take a copy of the existing movement record that includes the required details when receiving animals.
