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eID in Action


The eID in Action series showcases real stories from the sheep and goat industry, highlighting the ongoing transition to eID for sheep and farmed goats in NSW. The aim is to illustrate both the challenges and benefits of this transition, fostering interest, understanding, and offering valuable advice for industry.


eID stories

Seeking a return on eID investment from eID

Buena Vista

Already weighing his Boer goats weekly to measure productivity, Craig Stewart saw adopting eID as a natural progression. He now aims to offset tag costs through production gains.

Data simplified & time saved with eID

Baringa Studs

The Gilmore family initially adopted eID for efficient record-keeping, and despite a few challenges, it's become a valuable time-saving tool, simplifying classing and selections.

Starting simple & stacking eID benefits

Willow Glen

For Ross family, eID implementation was about having information that offers them more options when conditions are poor. They began gradually and now collect several points of data to make effective management decisions.

Leading the way to eID

Cowra Saleyards

Hear directly from the staff leading the charge from Cowra Council, DPI and local stock and station agent, Cooper Sullivan about how they are embracing the transition to eID to deliver benefits to their local stakeholders.