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eID Resources

This page contains useful links and resources, including internal guides, past information sessions and external resources from trusted partners that can assist you in expanding your understanding about eID and NLIS processes.

DPI eID guides

eID equipment purchasing guide for producers

Are you unsure whether you need eID reading equipment for your operation?

This guide has been developed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries to help sheep and farmed goat producers to understand National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) requirements and the potential need for eID equipment such as readers and auto drafters.

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Free Online eID Training

If you are looking for training, you can find interactive online modules here.



Past eID webinar recordings

NSW and ISC webinar of NLIS, LPA, NVD and eID explained

Outlining the latest information on Australia’s red meat integrity systems including Livestock Production Assurance (LPA), the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and electronic National Vendor Declarations (eNVDs).

NSW and ISC webinar of NLIS, LPA, NVD and eID explained

Saleyards and agents webinar

NSW DPI invited agents from Victoria to share their experiences with NSW agents and to answer questions about the logistics around eID use in large saleyards over video call.

eID in Saleyards Online Q&A - March 2024



NLIS related resources

NLIS for Sheep and Goats in NSW

The NSW DPI have a range of resources for Sheep and Goat owners relating to NLIS and NSW Regulations.

NLIS Sheep and goats | Department of Primary Industries (nsw.gov.au)

How to complete an NLIS transfer

The Integrity Systems Company (ISC) have developed a suite of video tutorials for how to complete different types of NLIS movement records onto, or off a PIC.

Integrity Systems Company  - NLIS how to guides

How to fill in a National Vendor Declaration (NVD)

The ISC has also developed a video tutorial on how to correctly fill in a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) which is a mandatory legal document, and important to fill in correctly.

How to fill in a National Vendor Declaration (NVD)

Property Identification Codes

The ISC has developed a brief video tutorial on what is a Property Identification Code (PIC) and the role it plays in NLIS.

What are Property Identification Codes (PICs)?

To apply for a NSW PIC, visit the LLS website.