NLIS Cattle Tags — Electronic EID Ear Tags for Australian Producers
Farm & Acre Co supplies NLIS-accredited electronic cattle ear tags from Allflex and FOFIA, delivered Australia-wide. Every cattle producer in Australia is required to tag livestock with an approved NLIS electronic identification (EID) device before animals leave their property of birth. We make it easy to order the right NLIS cattle tags online.
What Are NLIS Cattle Tags?
NLIS cattle tags are electronic ear tags containing an RFID microchip that stores a unique identification number linked to your Property Identification Code (PIC) on the NLIS database. They're mandatory for all cattle movements, sales, and transfers across Australia.
There are two types of NLIS cattle tags:
- Breeder tags (White) — applied to cattle born on your property before they leave for the first time
- Post-breeder tags (Orange) — applied to introduced cattle that don't already have an electronic tag, or animals that have lost their original tag
NLIS tags must be placed in the animal's right (offside) ear.
NLIS Cattle Tags We Supply
ProductBrandFrom PriceElectronic NLIS Cattle Tag (Breeder – White)Allflex$4.85 per tagElectronic NLIS Cattle Tag (Post-Breeder – Orange)Allflex$4.85 per tagNLIS Cattle Tag + Matching Management Tag SetAllflexContact for pricingNLIS Electronic Cattle TagsFOFIAContact for pricingNLIS Cattle Tag Male Button ReplacementAllflex$0.90
Bulk pricing available for orders of 500+ tags. Call 0431 183 421 for a custom quote.
NLIS Year Letters for Cattle Tags
Each year, NLIS cattle tags are assigned a letter identifier for traceability:
YearLetter2024T2025W2026X2027Y2028Z2029A2030B
How to Order NLIS Cattle Tags
- Choose your tag type — breeder (white) or post-breeder (orange)
- Select your quantity — we offer tiered pricing for bulk cattle ear tag orders
- Provide your PIC number — required for NLIS tag registration
- Add matching management tags (optional) — visual tags to pair with your electronic NLIS tag
- Place your order — tags are dispatched from Queensland with Australia-wide delivery
If you're not sure what NLIS cattle tags you need, send us your PIC number and herd size and we'll sort it out for you.
NLIS Requirements by State
Every state and territory in Australia requires cattle to be tagged with NLIS-accredited electronic ear tags. Requirements vary slightly by state:
Cattle Tag Applicators
You'll need a tag applicator to fit NLIS ear tags. We supply:
- Allflex Total Tagger — manual applicator for Allflex NLIS and visual tags
- FOFIA E-Tagger — battery-powered automatic tagger for high-volume operations
- Replacement pins and parts — keep your applicator working reliably
Shop Applicators & Accessories
Battery powered tagger
Cattle DNA Testing & TSU Tags
Many producers combine NLIS tagging with tissue sampling for genomic testing. Allflex TSU (Tissue Sampling Unit) tags collect a DNA sample at the same time as tagging, saving time during calf marking.
Shop TSU Cattle Tag Kits
Need Help?
Not sure which NLIS cattle tags to order? Call Aaron on 0431 183 421 or email farmandacreco@gmail.com. We'll help you work out the right tags for your herd, your state, and your setup.
