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How to order NLIS ear tags for South Australia (SA) properties:

If your property is in South Australia (SA) you can order NLIS approved ear tags from our website and no additional authorisation/approval is required from State or Federal Government bodies..

SPECIAL NOTE
As per the South Australia Government regulations all SA livestock owners must pay $1.50 per NLIS tag to the Cattle Industry Fund (CIF Levy). Please ensure you select “Yes” on the CIF Levy (South Australia ONLY) drop-down on our website.

Useful Information

NLIS Ear Tags for Cattle in SA

  • The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia’s system for identifying and tracing cattle in cases of food safety or disease events. It also helps to maintain consumer confidence in and protect market access for beef and dairy products.
  • More information about South Australia (SA) NLIS requirements for cattle can be found on the Government of South Australia – Primary Industries and regions SA (PIRSA) website

NLIS Ear Tags for Sheep & Goats in SA

  • All sheep movements are recorded on the national NLIS database. The mob based system enables animals to be traced to their property of birth and last property of residence. It also allows Australia to contain and manage major disease or food safety incidents
  • More information about South Australia (SA) NLIS requirements for sheep and goats can be found on the Government of South Australia – Primary Industries and regions SA (PIRSA) website

Cattle Industry Fund (CIF) Levy

  • Cattle owners who purchase electronic National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) tags must pay $1.50 per tag to the Cattle Industry Fund. Authorised tag suppliers collect and forward the money on behalf of the cattle owner
  • More information about CIF Levy can be found on the Government of South Australia – Primary Industries and regions SA (PIRSA) website

National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS)

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)

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