• National Livestock Identification System
• About NLIS
• NLIS Advantages
• NLIS Cattle Contacts
• NLIS Cattle Device Manufacturers
• Using the NLIS database
• Resources
• Producers and Feedlots
• Processors
• Saleyards
• NLIS and the EU
• Technical Specifications
• NLIS for Sheep & Goats

Processors

Recording cattle movements is mandatory in Australia. This may be done by uploading information to the NLIS Database directly or via a commercial software package.

How to participate

• For information on the rules and regulations governing NLIS in your state or territory, contact your local State Department of Industry or Agriculture
• As a processor, your primary responsibility regarding the NLIS database is reading and recording cattle transactions that occur at your processing plant.
• Abattoirs processing for the EU are also required to read all EU consignments and upload that data to the NLIS Database.

Using the NLIS Database

• Processors and abattoirs can interact with the NLIS database through EasyCheck software.
• EasyCheck is a computer application used by abattoirs across Australia to maintain accurate records for NLIS. It is an initiative of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and is free to download and use.

Further information

• For more information, go to the EasyCheck website.
• There are also other software solutions available for abattoirs as well as equipment suppliers. A full list is available by downloading the NLIS Cattle - Suppliers of abattoir equipment and software (PDF, 13KB).

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