• National Livestock Identification System
• About NLIS
• NLIS Benefits
• Using the NLIS database
• Resources
• Producers and Feedlots
• Processors
• Saleyards
• NLIS and the EU
• Technical Specifications
• Cattle devices
• NLIS Cattle Contacts
• NLIS for Sheep & Goats
• NLIS for goat producers

Using the NLIS database

If cattle are bought or sold through a saleyard, or sold to an abattoir, the saleyard or abattoir records the transfer. If cattle are bought or sold privately, the person who receives the cattle must ensure that the transfer is recorded on the database in the timeframe specified by State or Territory regulations. NLIS Ltd encourages producers to open an NLIS database account so that they can record their cattle transfers electronically and run database reports to monitor current holdings.

Producers

There are several ways to use the NLIS database:

1. Create a free online account and record cattle transfers on the database yourself.

2. Authorise a third party to access and record information on the database on your behalf (Form E).

3. Download the NLIS Express software program to your mobile phone. With a mobile and a wireless reader, you can transfer cattle without a computer.

4. Contact the NLIS Helpdesk to request a Fee for Service Form A to notify the database of livestock movements to other properties, including agistment and sale of a property. Call 1800 654 743 or send email to nlis.support@mla.com.au  - to save time, have your credit card handy or pay by cheque.

5. Complete the appropriate form:

• Form B (PDF, 42KB) – Notify breeding bulls on an EU property
• Form C (PDF, 42KB) – Notify lost or damaged tags
• Form D (PDF, 34KB) – Notify death of an animal
• Form E (PDF, 25KB) – Third party authorisation
• Form F (PDF, 22KB) - Change of details 
• Form N (PDF, 40KB) – Request NLIS Express account

Fax completed forms to (02) 9463 9136 or post to:

NLIS Helpdesk, NLIS Ltd, Level 1 165 Walker St, North Sydney NSW 2060

Saleyards / Abattoirs

Most saleyards and abattoirs use specialised software but still need a free online account for NLIS. Abattoirs may also use the free NLIS EasyCheck software. Contact pquigley@mla.com.au for details.

More information

If you would like more information on how to use the NLIS Database you can download User Guides and Reference Cards from the NLIS Help Tools page located on the NLIS Database site.

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