Are you a sheep and goat owner?

The DPI need your help to protect the sheep and livestock industry.

From 1 January 2025, all sheep and goats born in NSW must be identified with NLIS electronic ID (eID) tags – replacing visual tags.

Here's some important information to consider:

- Everyone who owns or works with sheep and goats will be impacted, including pet owners, smallholders, graziers, and agents.

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- This change has been made as eID tagging improves traceability, strengthens biosecurity, and helps protect market access for producers.

- A friendly reminder that you'll need a Property Identification Code (PIC) to use the NLIS system.

- Until 31 Dec 2026, visual tags are okay for older animals. However, from Jan 2027 all sheep and goats must have eID's

Learn more and get prepared at: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/eid

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY