Animal ID and monitoring

Disquiet lingers despite NSW goat and sheep EID timeline

NEW South Wales sheep and goat producers and marketers have been reminded mandatory electronic identification will take effect from 1 January 2025, as some stakeholders continue to oppose the nationwide development…Read More

Sheep Central, December 4, 2024

Western Australia’s sheep and goat EID tag discount extended

WESTERN Australia’s electronic ear tag discount for sheep and goat producers will now apply to 2025 white tags to support a smooth transition to the new national EID traceability system…Read More

Sheep Central, November 27, 2024

South Australia expands sheep and goat EID tag rebate scheme

SOUTH Australia has expanded the range of coloured sheep and goat electronic identification ear tags eligible under its rebate program with no limits on order size according to tag colour…Read More

Sheep Central, July 10, 2024

Sheep, wool and lamb eating value to come from EID

SOUTH Australian stud and commercial sheep operation Leahcim is using electronic identificationto speed up decision making, maximise breeding decisions and performance, and improve lamb eating quality…Read More

Sheep Central, June 12, 2024

Tasmania sheep flocks get EID tag colour and timeline concessions

TASMANIAN sheep and goat producers now have until 1 January 2027 to ensure all stock leaving their properties have electronic ear tags…Read More

Sheep Central, May 27, 2024

NSW Government promises $1 EID sheep and goat tags

NEW South Wales livestock producers have been promised electronic identification ear tags for sheep and goats for a net cost of $1, under a discounting program announced today…Read More

Sheep Central, May 1, 2024

NSW adds $1.4 million for sheep and goat EID in saleyards

THE NSW Government has committed a further $1.4 million to support eligible saleyards in their preparations for mandatory sheep and goat electronic identification across the state…Read More

Sheep Central, April 17, 2024

ISC eNVD webinar series for livestock starts today

INTEGRITY Systems Company will host a series of webinars from this week that will demonstrate new features now available in the eNVD web-based system and mobile app…Read More

Sheep Central, March 12, 2024

July deadline set to finalise new NLIS sheep and goat standards

                  A DEADLINE for final endorsement of new National Livestock Identification System standards for sheep and goats has been set for July..Read More

Terry Sim, March 6, 2024

WA Government announces $10,000 sheep EID grants

GRANTS of up to $10,000 are available for hand-held and fixed electronic identification tag readers for sheep and goats, as well as scanners, in a second round of funding from Western Australia’s Cook Government…Read More

Sheep Central, March 4, 2024

Sheep, wool and goats bodies urged to reject draft NLIS rules

NSW Farmers is asking the sheep and wool industry’s peak bodies to not support draft National Livestock Identification System business rules and standards until Victoria agrees…Read More

Sheep Central, March 1, 2024

Queensland sheep and goat producers can $1600 EID support

QUEENSLAND’S peak farmer body has called for wider support for fairer cost-sharing arrangements for the proposed national sheep and goat electronic identification rollout after producers were told to expect no more than $1600 in support…Read More

Sheep Central, February 21, 2024

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