Interested in trialling new eID devices on-farm?

All animal identification used under the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) must be approved by Integrity Systems Company (ISC) under the NLIS Animal Identification Technology (AIT) Approval Program before an NLIS logo licence is granted.

Animal identification technologies include ear tags, rumen boluses, buttons, bands, transponders, microchips or any other technology that can identify livestock.

Under the NLIS AIT Approval Program, devices or technologies seeking NLIS approval must apply for and pass assessment, testing and auditing before commencing field trials over a 36-month period.

Field trials then assess the retention and suitability of the animal identification against the NLIS AIT Approval Requirements in an on-farm setting.

What’s involved in an on-farm trial

To participate in a trial, producers need to be prepared to:

• permit device manufacturers and ISC approved independent supervisors access to their property and livestock to undertake the trial, this includes using your yards or similar on-farm
• provide between 400-600 livestock for application with the trial device (i.e. not tagged with an eID already)
• be able to retain most livestock in the trial on-farm for the duration of the trial – normally around three years (breeding stock is ideal)
• muster and present livestock for assessments at 6, 12, 24 and 36 month intervals after the devices are applied
• provide feedback about the device being trialled and any livestock that are sold, leave the property, etc.

Outline of the NLIS approval process for new animal identification technologies....

Want to be part of a three-year on-farm trial of new animal identification technologies?

ISC is seeking expression of interest from producers interested in participating in trials of new animal identification technology on-farm. Generally, cost of trial devices is covered by the manufacturer. Any data and information about your property and livestock is kept confidential.
Interested producers can email operations@integritysystems.com.au to obtain further information.