NLIS Tags NT — Cattle & Buffalo RFID Tags

Farm & Acre Co supports NT producers with livestock identification products and tagging equipment, including Allflex Australia products, Leader Products Australia ranges, and FOFIA tagging equipment. 

Northern Territory note - Buffalo in the NT must be identified under NLIS before being moved from their property of origin, and RFID devices can be used to track movements. Sheep/goat eID in NT The national implementation plan notes noting NT’s push toward compliance and an education period around implementation timing; confirm your current obligations before moving stock.

Cattle and Buffalo — Northern Territory

The Northern Territory has some of the largest cattle stations in the world, and NLIS compliance is especially critical given the scale of movements in the region. In the NT, all cattle and buffalo must have an approved NLIS device attached to their right ear before being moved off a property — regardless of the destination.

An appropriate NT order form must be completed and provided with every tag order. Contact Farm & Acre Co and we'll guide you through the NT ordering process.

NLIS device must be attached to the RIGHT ear

Applies to cattle, buffalo, and all cattle movements regardless of destination

NT order form required with every tag order

More information: NT Government Agriculture (nt.gov.au/industry/agriculture)

Sheep and Goats — Northern Territory

Sheep are considered a prohibited animal in parts of the NT due to the presence of bluetongue virus in the Top End. Written permission from the Chief Inspector of Livestock is required to bring sheep into the NT. Goats may be moved within the NT but an NT waybill must be completed for any off-property movement. For detailed requirements, refer to the NT Government livestock identification page.

 

Further NLIS Guides & Resources

NLIS Guide | NLIS state requirements | Mandatory Sheep EID 2025 | NLIS Cattle tags | NLIS sheep tags

 

Official references (NT)- NT buffalo NLIS info: https://nt.gov.au/industry/agriculture/livestock-and-animals/buffalo