Australia: Getting NLIS-ready for sheep and goat eIDs

With electronic identification (eID) tags mandatory for all sheep and goats born from 1 January 2025, it’s crucial that producers understand how to use the individual tags within the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). To ensure the industry is NLIS-ready, Integrity Systems Company (ISC) and MLA have collated this short guide to step producers through the required actions. 1. Ensure you have a PIC Contact your state or territory department to organise a Property Identification Code (PIC) or check that your property’s PIC is in your name. You can find a list of these contacts on the ISC website, or learn more about updating/removing your PIC details here. 2. Order NLIS-accredited eID devices Find more information about selecting and applying your tags in September’s NLIS Tips & Tricks. Read about what to do if you are having problems with your NLIS-approved tags in this month’s Customer Corner. 3. Set up your accounts Learn how to set up and link your myMLA account to ...