Electronic Identification (EID) tags are part of Australia's National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). These tags contain a small electronic chip that stores a unique identification number linked to the property of birth.
This system improves livestock traceability, biosecurity, and disease response across the Australian livestock industry.
From 1 January 2025, electronic identification for sheep and goats is being introduced nationally to strengthen traceability.
Using compliant NLIS EID tags ensures your livestock meet regulatory requirements when being sold, transported, or processed.
How Sheep & Goat EID Tags Work
Each electronic tag contains a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip that can be scanned using a livestock tag reader.
The tag number is linked to the animal’s property of birth and recorded in the NLIS database.
Benefits include:
Faster livestock identification
Improved traceability
Better flock management
Compliance with livestock movement regulations
Sheep & Goat Tag Colour Guide
Livestock identification tags follow a national year colour system to help quickly identify an animal’s year of birth.
YearColourLetter
2024Black T
2025White W
2026Orange X
2027Light Green Y
2028Purple Z
2029Yellow A
2030Red B
Sheep and goat eID is available in pink as a post-breeder
Sheep and goat eID must be the year of birth colour in Western Australia, but all other states and territories producers can use any colour that suits their farm management system
The colour helps producers and livestock agents quickly identify age groups in the yard.
Why Choose Our NIS EID Tags
Our sheep and goat EID tags are designed for Australian farming conditions and offer reliable performance in the paddock.
Key features include:
NLIS compliant RFID technology
High retention design
Weather resistant materials
Easy application with tag applicators
Suitable for sheep and goats
These tags provide dependable identification while keeping your livestock compliant with national regulations.
Helpful Resources
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