National Livestock Identification System - Victoria

Description

You will need to ensure all relevant livestock is registered under the National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) to ensure the biosecurity of Victoria and other jurisdictions. The livestock that must be registered under the NLIS are:
  • cattle
  • calves
  • sheep
  • goats.

This system of permanent identification has been implemented throughout Australia and is governed by each State and Territory.

Please consult the responsible agency for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance (if any) that may be required.

Service type

Programs and Initiatives

Programs and Initiatives

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this scheme you must:

  • have a registered Property Identification Code (PIC)
  • submit the required forms
  • pay any prescribed fees.

Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

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Fees will vary depending on your activity. Please consult the responsible agency for information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Act(s) name

Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 VIC

Regulation(s) name

Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2017 VIC

Administering agency

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources

Agriculture Victoria

National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)

Contact details

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National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)

Agriculture Victoria

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
Email: nlis.victoria@ecodev.vic.gov.au