This page contains useful links and resources, including internal guides, past information sessions and external resources from trusted partners that can assist you in expanding your understanding about electronic identification (eID) and National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) processes.
Glossary:
- eID – electronic identification
- eNVD – electronic National Vendor Declaration
- HRG – Harvested Rangeland Goat
- ISC – Integrity Systems Company
- LPA – Livestock Production Assurance
- LLS – Local Land Services
- NLIS – National Livestock Identification System
- NLIS ID – National Livestock Identification System Identification (refers to the code printed on an eID device)
- NVD – National Vendor Declaration
- PIC – Property Identification Code
- RFID – Radio Frequency Identification
- SGTTF – Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force
DPIRD eID guides
eID equipment purchasing guide for producers
Are you unsure whether you need eID reading equipment for your operation? This guide is designed to help producers assess the potential need for eID equipment such as readers and auto drafters.
Free Online eID Training
If you are looking for a comprehensive walk through of eID requirements, our training only takes around 20minutes to complete and will help you better understand changes to NLIS requirements and what you need to be ready.
Moving and selling sheep and goats with eID
See this 8 step guide to make sure you are complying with the NLIS Regulation when moving or selling sheep and goats while NSW is transitioning to eID.
Agtech Sheep and Goat eID Suppliers
Take a look at the AgTech catalogue for a list of suppliers who can support with eID equipment and technology solutions for sheep and goat owners.
Electronic Identification external guides
The 5 whys of eID
Graphic summary of the importance of adopting eID for sheep and goats to enhance traceability, biosecurity, and market resilience in Australia’s livestock industry.
Why do we need eID, what difference does it make?
This video explains the how eID devices assist with improved traceability by following the story of Woolly the sheep.
Sheep and Goat eID and the NLIS
This factsheet outlines the 9 steps involved with meeting requirements for sheep and goat eID and provides information on NLIS accredited eID devices.
Ordering Approved NLIS Electronic Devices for Sheep & Goats
This infographic outlines the steps for ordering approved NLIS electronic devices for sheep and goats and includes a detailed explanation of the unique NLIS ID printed onto each eID device.
Applying NLIS Devices
See below a list of guides for different models of eID device and their applicators.
Video resources
eID and NLIS Webinars
Excel for eID series - with LLS and Sheep Metrix
eID devices for sheep and goats can be used as a tool to manage more than disease traceability. Recording individual animal performance data can assist in stock management decisions and help to improve your flock’s genetic performance.
Excel for eID - Back to the basics (youtube.com)
- understanding excel functionality for use with eID
- setting up your traits on your stick reader or indicator
- downloading data and files from a stick reader, indicator or software
- excel spreadsheet formats
- storing your data
- bucket files
- data you might upload to your device (stick/indicator)
Excel for eID – using your data effectively (youtube.com)
- knowing what you want to do with or get out of the data you have collected
- formatting your data to get the most out of it
- answering questions/ drawing conclusions with your data
- how to generate a draft list in excel
Excel for eID – building your data over time (youtube.com)
- using multiple traits to make selection decisions – ranking options
- complementing your ram and ewes selections
- software packages
- where else can you use the data you are collecting
The Mechanics of NLIS
This webinar conducted by SGTTF outlines which device and when, when and how to scan, and when and how to record on the database.
Watch the mechanics of NLIS webinar now.
NLIS Equipment Options
This webinar conducted by SGTTF outlines what equipment producers actually need and what equipment is out there on the market.
Watch NLIS equipment options webinar now
Putting the Data into the Database
This webinar conducted by SGTTF outlines where stock movement data goes and how it is used.
Watch Putting the Data into the Database webinar now
eID for Goat Producers
This webinar for goat producers, delivered by the SGTTF, Integrity Systems Company (ISC) and the Goat Industry Council of Australia, outlines the requirements around traceability to ensure you are prepared for eID.
Watch the eID for Goat Producers webinar
Saleyards and agents webinar
NSW DPI invited agents from Victoria to share their experiences with NSW agents and to answer questions about the logistics around eID use in large saleyards over video call.
Watch eID in Saleyards Online Q&A - March 2024 now
NSW Agriculture and LLS hosted a webinar for agents across NSW, offering insights on what to expect and how to support their clients during the transition to eID for sheep and goats.
Other Videos
Sheep & Goat eIDs EXPLAINED
In partnership with ISC and the SGTTF here is a 2024 update on everything you need to know about Australia’s sheep and goat eID system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkFgcgYH9v8&t=1s
Sheep and goat eID explained - Selecting devices and moving stock on/off your PIC
This video from ISC summarises the key information and processes for tag/device selection and moving livestock onto and off your property. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbYYSg949y0
Benefits of eID tags with Russell Fowler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bK0MMO6Ub4
Improving Performance with Sheep eIDs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U39izxGgizU
eID – a producer’s perspective
A series of short webinar clips from ISC that outline producer perspectives around eID.
- Jenny Bradley (NSW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H6xllFfwiY
- Scott Young (VIC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7UK0i4RCFA
- Russell Fowler (TAS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN1HOXKxx-w
- David Slade (WA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzhe7KKhkZI
- Mitch Douglas & John Falkenhagen (SA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsrRyYz5S2Y
Other recommended guides
Moving Sheep and Goats with eID
How to Guide (moving stock on and off a PIC)
This quick and easy to use guide explains how to move stock onto and off of your Property Identification Code (PIC) with mandatory eID. https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/_files/ugd/dbbadb_4d686c3daf3c4424993ac2dd49a0f0b5.pdf
Moving Harvested Rangeland Goats (HRG)
This guide explains the requirements for goat harvesters to complete HRG status applications and obtain both LPA accreditation and HRG NVDs for HRG movements. https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/_files/ugd/dbbadb_807018ee0229416f8c795449f89d024e.pd f
Goat Owners Guide to moving stock on and off a PIC
This quick and easy to use guide explains how to move goats onto and off of your PIC with mandatory eID. https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/_files/ugd/dbbadb_a28272f02ad94b79a634494e0eb05547.pdf
NLIS How To: Guide to moving Livestock on and off a PIC on the NLIS Database
This How-to Guide demonstrates the process to transfer electronically tagged livestock onto or off a PIC by typing in the details after a physical movement of stock has occurred. https://www.integritysystems.com.au/contentassets/fd7ee54941e441f6bc3bee6224a42ded/move- livestock---type-in-details.pdf
General Livestock Information Resources
NLIS for Sheep and Goats in NSW
The NSW DPIRD have a range of resources for Sheep and Goat owners relating to NLIS and NSW Regulations.
NLIS Sheep and goats | Department of Primary Industries (nsw.gov.au)
Property Identification Codes
The ISC has developed a brief video tutorial on what is a PIC and the role it plays in NLIS.
What are Property Identification Codes (PICs)? To apply for a NSW PIC, visit the LLS website.
How to fill in a National Vendor Declaration (NVD)
The ISC has also developed a video tutorial on how to correctly fill in a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) which is a mandatory legal document, and important to fill in correctly.
How to fill in a National Vendor Declaration (NVD)
Livestock Production Assurance (LPA)
The Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program is the on-farm assurance program that underpins market access for Australian red meat. This website explains the purpose of LPA and how to obtain LPA accreditation.
https://www.integritysystems.com.au/on-farm-assurance/livestock-product-assurance/
NLIS Legislation
https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/pdf/inforce/2023-02-17/sl-2017-0231
Using the NLIS Database
Create an NLIS account on the NLIS database.
This link will take you to the NLIS website where you can create your NLIS account. https://www.nlis.com.au/Account/Create/
Create a myMLA account
This website explains how to create a myMLA account which links NLIS, LPA and eNVD capabilities into one account.
https://www.integritysystems.com.au/on-farm-assurance/how-to-guides/how-to-create-a-new-
mymla-account-and-link-your-integrity-system-accounts/
How to see the NLIS devices you have purchased
This how-to guide demonstrates how to use the NLIS database to create a report that will list RFIDs issued by tag manufacturers to a PIC, plus all tags issued to other PICs, but transferred to that PIC using the TAGTRAN function.
https://www.integritysystems.com.au/globalassets/isc/pdf-files/devices-purchased-feb-16.pdf
How to transfer stock on to or off my PIC by typing in the details
This how-to guide demonstrates the process to transfer electronically tagged livestock onto or off a PIC by typing in the details after a physical movement of stock has occurred. https://www.integritysystems.com.au/identification--traceability/nlis-how- to/?levelId1=158697&levelId2=158698&levelId3=158699&levelId4=159237&t=1700467529869#filte rsNLIS
How to transfer stock on to or off my PIC by uploading a file
This how-to guide demonstrates the process to transfer electronically tagged livestock onto or off a PIC by uploading a file to the database after a physical movement of stock has occurred. https://www.integritysystems.com.au/identification--traceability/nlis-how- to/?levelId1=158697&levelId2=158698&levelId3=158699&levelId4=159260&t=1700467638276#filte rsNLIS
How to record if an animal has died on my property
This how-to guide outline how to notify the database of deceased livestock using the livestock that have died on property transaction.
https://www.integritysystems.com.au/globalassets/isc/pdf-files/nlis-documents/deceased-livestock- on-pic-mar-14-v2.pdf
How to run a report to see stock moved on and off a property over time
This how-to guide outlines which report to view in the NLIS database to generate a list of individually tagged cattle, sheep or goats that have been transferred onto or off your PIC. https://www.integritysystems.com.au/identification--traceability/nlis-how- to/?levelId1=158697&levelId2=158698&levelId3=158705&levelId4=160383&t=1700467824607#filte rsNLIS
NLIS Database Support
For support with the NLIS database, please contact the NLIS hotline on 1800 683 111