{"title":"NLIS Tag Readers \u0026 Scanners","description":"\u003cp\u003eNLIS tag readers and eID scanners from Allflex, FOFIA, Shearwell and Leader, all on one page. Every reader here picks up the electronic NLIS tag in the ear and gives you the number, so you can check stock, draft, record treatments or move mobs without writing anything down. Not sure which one suits your setup? Send us a message and we'll sort it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apr-250-handheld-reader","title":"APR 250 Handheld Reader","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allflex APR250 (SKU: EE-600-035) is a compact, easy-to-use RFID scanning device for reading livestock electronic identification (EID) tags. Offering basic reading and management capabilities, large data capacity, and seamless connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple and Reliable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic eID reading with Bluetooth or USB transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord actions and information from preset lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore up to 100,000 ID numbers with additional information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Li-Ion battery lasts up to 6 hours continuous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth and USB interfaces as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic plug for simple USB connection and charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline mode for bi-directional wireless data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with iPhone and Android apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy and Comfortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, ergonomic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable IP67 casing (waterproof\/dustproof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge backlit colour display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo LED indicators, vibrating motor, loud sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Readers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer reach, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/awr-250-stick-reader\"\u003eAWR 250 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apr-650-stick-reader\"\u003eAPR 650 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e for extended range scanning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211608514697,"sku":"351374","price":1404.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/ALLFLEX-Brochure-APR250-Handheld-eID-Tag-Reader-4.jpg?v=1769986880"},{"product_id":"apr-650-handheld-reader","title":"APR 650 Handheld Reader with Hard Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allflex APR650 (SKU: EE-600-043) offers a unique combination of an electronic identification (EID) reader with a powerful barcode engine. Fast and reliable reading of EID tags and related barcodes (tissue sampling probes, drug bottles) in one device. With WLAN connectivity and advanced data management, it delivers unmatched value for professional livestock operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull event management with up to 1 million records in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha-numeric keyboard for easy data entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in barcode scanner for TSU and drug dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated database with offline access for 100,000 animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport data to Excel or management software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperior Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWLAN (WiFi) connectivity included as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth for wireless data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB via magnetic plug for charging and data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline mode with bi-directional wireless data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with iPhone and Android apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Readers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more compact option without barcode, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apr-250-handheld-reader\"\u003eAPR 250 Handheld Reader\u003c\/a\u003e. For stick-style reading, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/awr250-stick-reader\"\u003eAWR 250 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e provides extended reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211608645769,"sku":"351376","price":2912.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/ALLFLEX-Brochure-APR650-Handheld-eID-Tag-Reader.jpg?v=1769986882"},{"product_id":"awr250-stick-reader","title":"AWR250 Stick Reader","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allflex AWR250 Stick Reader is a professional-grade EID scanning solution designed for efficient livestock management. Whether you're working in the yards, paddock, or handling facility, this portable reader delivers reliable performance with exceptional durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Data Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore up to 100,000 records organised into groups for easy event management. Upload and download data seamlessly, with the option to export to Excel or your preferred management software. The AWR250 keeps your livestock data organised and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWR250 reads all types of HDX and FDX-B transponders, including ear tags and bolus. Standard Bluetooth and USB interfaces provide flexible data transfer options, while the innovative magnetic USB plug simplifies charging and connectivity. Connect to the Allflex mobile app for on-the-go data management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Field Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWR250 features a dust and waterproof housing that stands up to demanding farm conditions. The large, backlit colour display ensures clear visibility in any lighting. LED indicators, vibrating motor, and distinct audio feedback help you work efficiently even in noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllflex AWR250 Stick Reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard plastic carry case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging cable with magnetic connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Year Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e included with all AWR250 readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Allflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211608678537,"sku":"215984","price":1593.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/AWR250-stick-reader-allflex.png?v=1769986883"},{"product_id":"nx-sm120c-large-panel-reader-system-deluxe","title":"NX-SM120C Large Panel Reader System (Deluxe)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNX-SM120C Large Panel Reader System (Deluxe)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allflex NX-SM120C is a top-of-the-line large panel reader system with a colour touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, Serial, WiFi, and USB connectivity. Designed for permanent installation at races, crushes, and handling facilities where high-speed, reliable EID reading is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour touchscreen display for easy operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 120 x 60cm antenna for maximum read range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple connectivity: Bluetooth, Serial, WiFi, USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in data storage and animal management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 12V power source (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nx-r-series-panel-reader-system-economy\"\u003eNX-R Series Panel Reader (Economy)\u003c\/a\u003e - LED-only economy model at a lower price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rs420-dual-nfc-premium-stick-reader\"\u003eRS420 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e - Portable stick reader for mobile use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awr250-stick-reader\"\u003eAWR250 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e - Economical portable stick reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluetooth-docket-printer-zq310\"\u003eBluetooth Docket Printer\u003c\/a\u003e - Print NLIS dockets at your facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45268928856201,"sku":"210483","price":9350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/main_image_1_e1d9932b-c7e4-4f12-bb19-cbb45c60e81b.jpg?v=1771464900"},{"product_id":"nx-r-series-panel-reader-system-economy","title":"NX-R Series Panel Reader System (Economy)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNX-R Series Panel Reader System (Economy)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allflex NX-R Series is a cost-effective large panel reader system with LED indicators and serial connectivity. Designed for permanent installation at races, crushes, and handling facilities. A reliable, no-frills option for operations that need panel reading without the touchscreen and WiFi features of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nx-sm120c-large-panel-reader-system-deluxe\"\u003eDeluxe model\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED indicators for read confirmation (no screen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 120 x 60cm antenna for reliable reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial connectivity for data output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built-in storage (streams data to connected device)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 12V power source (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower cost alternative to the Deluxe touchscreen model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nx-sm120c-large-panel-reader-system-deluxe\"\u003eNX-SM120C Panel Reader (Deluxe)\u003c\/a\u003e - Colour touchscreen with WiFi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rs420-dual-nfc-premium-stick-reader\"\u003eRS420 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e - Portable stick reader for mobile use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awr250-stick-reader\"\u003eAWR250 Stick Reader\u003c\/a\u003e - Economical portable stick reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluetooth-docket-printer-zq310\"\u003eBluetooth Docket Printer\u003c\/a\u003e - Print NLIS dockets at your facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allflex","offers":[{"title":"Large (120x60cm)","offer_id":45268928921737,"sku":"211063","price":5409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (90x45cm)","offer_id":45268942520457,"sku":"222706","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small (60x40cm)","offer_id":45268942585993,"sku":"210482","price":5096.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/main_image_1_fddec3ae-3f32-4386-9526-8af9c431d42d.jpg?v=1771464909"},{"product_id":"fofia-pt290-lf-rfid-stick-reader","title":"FOFIA PT290-LF RFID Stick Reader | NLIS Livestock Tags","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow frequency RFID stick reader for NLIS electronic ear tags.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOFIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130860126345,"sku":"PT290-LF","price":1428.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/pt290-lf-01-reader_78790d21-0d52-4498-b418-499b6017b5e0.jpg?v=1787090670"},{"product_id":"fofia-pt160-pocket-rfid-reader","title":"FOFIA PT160 HDX Pocket RFID Reader | NLIS Livestock Tags","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FOFIA PT160 HDX pocket reader scans HDX livestock ear tags at 134.2 kHz and displays the tag number on its built-in screen. Connect by Bluetooth to the FOFIA Connect app to view scanned tag numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact size fits in a shirt pocket, and the reader recharges by USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOFIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970490941577,"sku":"PT160","price":163.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/IMG_2833.jpg?v=1787091561"},{"product_id":"leader-gpscanid-80-rfid-reader-standard-pack","title":"Leader GPScanID 80 RFID Reader, Standard Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-17_111923.png?v=1773706997\" alt=\"Leader Products\" width=\"220\" style=\"max-width:220px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeader's handheld NLIS tag reader with GPS and Bluetooth built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The GPScanID 80 reads every HDX (NLIS approved) and FDX-B electronic ear tag to ISO 11784\/11785, so it covers cattle and sheep EID. 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If you only need to read a number off a tag in the crush and send it to your phone, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandacreco.com.au\/collections\/fofia-nlis-tag-readers\"\u003eFOFIA PT160\u003c\/a\u003e does that for less. If you're scanning a mob walking past in a race, a full length stick reader gets you more range. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandacreco.com.au\/blogs\/livestock-farm-guides\/nlis-tag-readers-scanners-buying-guide\"\u003eNLIS tag reader buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e runs through the whole range.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMoving stock as well as reading tags? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandacreco.com.au\/collections\/leader-scanners-cattle-prodders\"\u003eLeader Red and Yellow Heeler cattle prodders\u003c\/a\u003e are on the same page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leader Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281070993545,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/3837\/6841\/files\/gpscanid-80-01-front_71aaae63-aad9-4aa2-b099-f0a7cd54b97c.png?v=1788561808"},{"product_id":"shearwell-sdl440s-stick-reader","title":"Shearwell SDL440S Stick Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003eShearwell SDL440S stick reader for NLIS electronic tags. Reads sheep and cattle eID in the race and sends the numbers by Bluetooth to Shearwell's free EID Connect and NLIS Connect apps or a compatible weigh head. 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